Comparison
RTX 3060 vs RX 6500 XT
The RTX 3060 is 75.7% faster than RX 6500 XT in synthetic benchmark and 84.3% more expensive on the retail market.
Retail Price
Value
19
Value
20
+5.3%
3DMark Performace
8739
+75.7%
3DMark Performace
4973
Video Memory
12 GB
+200.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
170WPower Consumption
107WEfficiency
51
+10.9%
Efficiency
46
Release Date
2021
Release Date
2022
MSRP
329 $
+65.3%
MSRP
199 $
Is RTX 3060 better than RX 6500 XT?
RTX 3060 price to performance rating is lower than RX 6500 XT's. RX 6500 XT offers 5.3% 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 6500 XT's efficiency score is 46 .So RTX 3060 leads by 10.9%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.