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RTX 3060 Ti 8GB vs RX 7700 XT 12GB

GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark

RX 7700 XT 12GB records 44.1% more FPS than RTX 3060 Ti 8GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark (258 vs 179 FPS). Choose another pair in the full comparison tool if you want to explore a different upgrade.

RX 7700 XT 12GB records 44.1% more FPS than RTX 3060 Ti 8GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark

RX 7700 XT 12GB recorded 258 FPS against 179 FPS for RTX 3060 Ti 8GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.

RTX 3060 Ti 8GB

179Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
59.6 / 100
Graphics memory
8GB
Released
December 2020
GPUsed cards tested
261

RX 7700 XT 12GB

258Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
67.8 / 100
Graphics memory
12GB
Released
September 2023
GPUsed cards tested
14

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What does this comparison mean?

The RX 7700 XT combines a higher recorded average with 12GB rather than the RTX 3060 Ti's 8GB. That makes it a more substantial capacity change than swapping between two 8GB cards. Keep the original GDDR6 RTX 3060 Ti distinct from its later GDDR6X revision when comparing a used listing with these figures.

RTX 3060 Ti 8GB has 8GB and RX 7700 XT 12GB has 12GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.

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The two GPUs in context

RTX 3060 Ti 8GB

The original RTX 3060 Ti is an 8GB GDDR6 Ampere model introduced in December 2020. Its later GDDR6X configuration is a separate variant.

RX 7700 XT 12GB

The RX 7700 XT is a 12GB GDDR6 RDNA 3 model, released in September 2023 alongside the 16GB RX 7800 XT.

Release and feature sources: RTX 3060 Ti 8GB source · RX 7700 XT 12GB source.

How the figures are compared

Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.

GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.

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