GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
The Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (RDNA 1) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming has the GA106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G is based on the graphics chip Navi 10 XT, which comes from the RDNA 1 architecture. |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming | GPU | Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 10 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 1 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
3584 | Shader | 2560 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 160 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.605 GHz |
1.882 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.905 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 225 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 225 W |
180 W | TDP (up) | 335 W |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 99 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G has 1 Radial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Radial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
36 dB | Noise (Load) | 47-48 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming. The Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G 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 v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
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 | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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202 mm | Length | 270 mm |
110 mm | Height | 110 mm |
42 mm | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1110 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G came on the market in Q3/2019 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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12G-P5-3657-KR | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
499 $ | Launch Price | 409 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |