NVIDIADesktop
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
GeForce RTX 30 Series
Current Price
$240.00
MSRP: $329.00
Overall Rank
#76
of 146
Value Rank
#54
of 90
1440p Gaming
#67
of 146
4K Gaming
#73
of 146
Ray Tracing
#1
of 146
Core Specifications
CUDA Cores
3,584
Tensor Cores
112
RT Cores
28
Base Clock
1,320 MHz
Boost Clock
1,777 MHz
Architecture
Ampere
Process
8nm
GPU Chip
GA106
Memory
VRAM Size
8GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
Bandwidth
360 GB/s
Power & Cooling
TDP
170W
Recommended PSU
550W
Power Connectors
1 x 8-pin
Slot Width
2.0 slots
Display & Connectivity
DisplayPort
N/A
HDMI
N/A
PCIe
PCIe 4.0 x16
Max Displays
N/A
Features & Technology
Ray Tracing✓ Yes
DLSS 2.0✓ Yes
FSR✗ No
Frame Generation✗ No
AV1 Encode✗ No
AV1 Decode✗ No
Closest Competitors by Performance
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Selected)45
Quick Stats
Release Date
2/25/2021 - 4 years old
Status
Available
Market Segment
Mid-Range
Target Resolution
1080p / 1440p
Performance Scores
Overall45
Value0.19
Efficiency0.27
Gaming Performance (Avg FPS)
1080p Ultra110 FPS
1440p Ultra73 FPS
4K Ultra39 FPS
Synthetic Benchmarks
3DMark Time Spy9,500
Notes
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB features 8GB GDDR6 memory on Ampere architecture with reduced memory versus the standard 12GB variant, primarily released in certain markets. This GPU delivers solid 1080p and capable 1440p gaming with ray tracing and DLSS support. Built for mainstream gaming with reduced VRAM capacity. Perfect for 1080p gaming where memory requirements remain modest. Despite having less VRAM than standard RTX 3060, it maintains identical GPU specifications and performance in non-VRAM-limited scenarios. Often available at reduced pricing versus 12GB variant, suitable for budget builds prioritizing 1080p gaming over maximum VRAM capacity.