NVIDIADesktop
GeForce RTX 3060
Current Price
$275.00
Overall Rank
#45
of 146
Value Rank
#13
of 90
1440p Gaming
#52
of 146
4K Gaming
#55
of 146
Ray Tracing
#1
of 146
Core Specifications
CUDA Cores
3,584
Base Clock
1,320 MHz
Boost Clock
1,777 MHz
Architecture
N/A
Process
N/A
GPU Chip
N/A
Memory
VRAM Size
12GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Bus Width
N/A
Bandwidth
360 GB/s
Power & Cooling
TDP
170W
Recommended PSU
N/A
Power Connectors
N/A
Display & Connectivity
DisplayPort
N/A
HDMI
N/A
PCIe
N/A
Max Displays
N/A
Features & Technology
Ray Tracing✓ Yes
DLSS✓ Yes
FSR✓ Yes
Frame Generation✗ No
AV1 Encode✗ No
AV1 Decode✗ No
Closest Competitors by Performance
Quick Stats
Release Date
2/25/2021 - 4 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
N/A
Target Resolution
N/A
Performance Scores
Overall68
Value0.25
Efficiency0.40
Gaming Performance (Avg FPS)
1080p Ultra120 FPS
1440p Ultra85 FPS
4K Ultra46 FPS
Synthetic Benchmarks
3DMark Time Spy16,500
Notes
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 12GB GDDR6 memory on Ampere architecture with 3,584 CUDA cores, uniquely providing more VRAM than higher-tier GPUs for mainstream pricing. This GPU delivers solid 1080p and capable 1440p gaming with ray tracing and DLSS support. Built for 1080p high-refresh and moderate 1440p gaming. Perfect for mainstream gaming with generous VRAM capacity. Despite being previous generation, it remains capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 12GB VRAM proved beneficial for texture-heavy games and content creation. Often available at competitive pricing, representing good value for mainstream gaming with ample memory.