AMD Radeon
RX 6600 XT
RDNA 2.0 · 8 GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON
RX 6600 XT vs RTX 3060
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3060
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6 / 8 GB GDDR6
QUICK ANSWER
RX 6600 XT leads in 3DMark Time Spy
RX 6600 XT has a median Graphics score of 9,634 versus 8,755 for RTX 3060, a lead of about 10% in this synthetic workload.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
RX 6600 XT9,634
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 175,399 resultsView 3DMark result searchRTX 30608,755
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 420,867 resultsView 3DMark result searchTime Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
RX 6600 XT vs RTX 3060 specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | RX 6600 XT | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| GPU codename | Navi 23 | GA106 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |
| Process size | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shader units | 2,048 | 3,584 |
| Base clock | 1,968 MHz | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,589 MHz | 1,777 MHz |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 | 12 GB GDDR6 / 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| TMUs | 128 | 112 |
| ROPs | 64 | 48 |
| Tensor cores | Not listed | 112 |
| Ray tracing cores | 32 | 28 |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| TDP | 160 W | 170 W |
| Recommended system power | 450 W | 450 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 10.6 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS |
RX 6600 XT: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RTX 3060: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose RX 6600 XT or RTX 3060?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RX 6600 XT has a median Graphics score of 9,634 versus 8,755 for RTX 3060, a lead of about 10% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
RX 6600 XT lists 8 GB GDDR6 and 160 W graphics power; RTX 3060 lists 12 GB GDDR6 / 8 GB GDDR6 and 170 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
Verify the exact game and price
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.