Comparison
RTX 3060 vs RX 590
The RTX 3060 is 82.9% faster than RX 590 in synthetic benchmark and 160.6% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
8739
+82.9%
3DMark Performace
4777
Video Memory
12 GB
+50.0%
Video Memory
8 GB
Power Consumption
170WPower Consumption
175WEfficiency
51
+88.9%
Efficiency
27
Release Date
2021
Release Date
2018
MSRP
329 $
+17.9%
MSRP
279 $
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3060
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 | |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 9410 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 9707 |
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 590
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Is RTX 3060 better than RX 590?
RTX 3060 price to performance rating is lower than RX 590's. RX 590 offers 41.9% better value fo money.
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 590's efficiency score is 27 .So RTX 3060 leads by 88.9%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.