The AMD RX 7800 XT is a high-end card and the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card. Across popular games at 1080p with FrameCoach's optimized settings, the AMD RX 7800 XT averages about NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) — roughly 85% more performance.
| AMD RX 7800 XT | NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Relative performance | 185% | 100% (baseline) |
| VRAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling | FSR | DLSS |
| Tier | high-end | mainstream 1080p |
| Avg FPS @ 1080p | NaN FPS | NaN FPS |
Estimated frame rates with optimized balanced settings, both cards on a Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU.
| Game | AMD RX 7800 XT | NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) |
|---|
For most gamers, the AMD RX 7800 XT is the better performer of the two — about 85% faster, which translates to a clearly smoother experience in demanding games. The AMD RX 7800 XT also carries more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB), which helps at higher resolutions and with high-res textures. If you're upgrading from the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB), the AMD RX 7800 XT is a sensible step up.
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Yes. The AMD RX 7800 XT is about 85% faster overall, averaging roughly NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) at 1080p with optimized settings across popular games.
About 85% faster on average. The exact gap varies by game and resolution — heavier, GPU-bound games show the biggest difference.
A 85% jump is a meaningful upgrade worth considering. The AMD RX 7800 XT also carries more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB), which helps at higher resolutions and with high-res textures.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.