GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC is based on the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (RDNA 3) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 288 GB/s.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC has the Navi 33 XT graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 3 architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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| ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Navi 33 XT | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
| RDNA 3 | Architecture | Ampere |
| 32 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
| 2048 | Shader | 3584 |
| 64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
| 128 | Texture Units | 112 |
| 32 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC clocks at 2.250 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 18.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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| 16 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 2.250 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
| 18.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
| 288 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
| 128 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.980 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
| 2.799 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
| 2.52 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 190 W (Reference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 170 W. |
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| 190 W (Reference) | TDP | 170 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| Unknown | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
| 2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 0 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.1a | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
| 3x DP v2.1 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| Addressable LED | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | AV1 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | VP8 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC is connected to the system via PCIe 4 x 8 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 needs the space of -- in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 267 mm | Length | -- |
| 130 mm | Height | -- |
| 51 mm | Width | -- |
| 3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
| 432 g | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 4 x 8 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 6 nanometers since Q1/2024. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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| RX7600XT CL 16GO | Part-no | -- |
| Q1/2024 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
| 329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
| 6 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC
16 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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