Comparison

RTX 3060 vs RX 5500 XT

The RTX 3060 is 79.9% faster than RX 5500 XT in synthetic benchmark and 59.5% more expensive on the retail market.

Better Value

Retail Price

$319

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Retail Price

$ 200

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Value

27

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Value

24

3DMark Performace

8739

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+79.9%

3DMark Performace

4857

Video Memory

12 GB

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+50.0%

Video Memory

8 GB

Power Consumption

170W

Power Consumption

130W

Efficiency

51

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Efficiency

37

Release Date

2021

Release Date

2019

MSRP

329 $

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Is RTX 3060 better than RX 5500 XT?

When considering value for money, RTX 3060 offers a better deal than, Radeon RX 5500 XT by 12.5%.

The RTX 3060 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 170 watts and a 3DMark score of 8739. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 51. RX 5500 XT's efficiency score is 37 .So RTX 3060 leads by 37.8%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.