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Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G vs MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC both score 6.3/10 overall.

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G leads on video memory.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC leads on software support and size and fit.

They score the same on performance, efficiency and noise and build and warranty.

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G is for builders who want 16GB of video memory on a card that needs one 8-pin power cable. It suits gamers who put memory capacity ahead of top-tier speed. It also suits anyone who wants a cool, quiet cooler on a mid-length board.

Typically about £511 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This card is for builders who want an RTX 3060 with 12GB of memory in a compact dual-slot package. It suits small desktops and homelab machines that have one spare 8-pin power cable and a quiet-running priority. It also suits anyone who wants enough video memory for smaller local AI models without moving up to a larger card.

Typically about £295 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16GMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
Performance30%5/105/10
Video memory25%8/107/10
Software support15%5/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/107/10
Size and fit10%7/108/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall6.3/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecGigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16GMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
GPURadeon RX 9060 XT, 2048 stream processorsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 3584 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 4
Video memory16GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus, 20 Gbps12GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus, 15 Gbps
Board powernot listed170W board power (manufacturer rating); recommended PSU 550W
Length and slots281mm (L) x 118mm (W) x 40mm (H)235 x 124 x 42 mm, dual slot
Display outputsDisplayPort 2.1a x2, HDMI 2.1b x1DisplayPort 1.4 x3, HDMI x1 (HDMI 2.1, 4K@120Hz), maximum 4 displays
Power connector8-pin x18-pin x1

Strengths and weaknesses

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

  • + 16GB GDDR6 gives plenty of video memory
  • + Reviewers praise cooling and low fan noise
  • + Single 8-pin connector and 281mm length
  • − No dual-BIOS switch
  • − One reviewer reports a constant hum
  • − Performance sits near the RX 7700 XT

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want performance well above the RX 7700 XT level
  • Anyone who needs a dual-BIOS switch on their card
  • Builders with cases that cannot take a 281mm card
Read the full Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G review ›

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

  • + 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus
  • + Compact 235 mm dual-slot body, single 8-pin connector
  • + Owners praise quiet cooling
  • − Owners are split on value, with some calling it overpriced
  • − Only one HDMI output alongside three DisplayPort outputs

Skip it if:

  • Buyers running local AI models that need more than 12GB of video memory
  • Anyone who wants several HDMI outputs rather than three DisplayPort and one HDMI
  • Buyers who want published warranty or sustained performance figures before they commit
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC review ›

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