I'm on the hunt for a mid-range graphics card and I need some advice on which one to choose. Here are my options:
1) MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X OC 12G for AUD$429
2) XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 with 8GB for AUD$360
3) ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7600 EVO OC 8GB for AUD$380
4) ASUS Radeon RX 6600 8G Dual V3 for AUD$430
Considering these options, which would be the best choice for performance and value?
3 Answers
In my opinion, the XFX 7600 stands out as the best option here, especially since it’s also the cheapest. The RX 6600 is pretty much obsolete compared to the 7600, and while the 3060 has more VRAM and supports DLSS, it doesn't quite match the raw performance of the 7600.
If you can, go for a used card, like a 3070; you can often find one for just over AUD$300, and it's significantly better than any of the choices you listed. For new cards, the B570/B580 motherboards might offer better deals than these GPUs. If you're willing to spend a bit more, the RX 6900 XT 16GB is a solid option at around AUD$579.
I would lean towards the 3060, primarily due to its extra VRAM, which can be beneficial long-term with certain games. However, if you want to explore AMD options, consider the RX 6700 or 7700 instead of the RX 6600.
The RX 7700 is out of my budget, though.