RTX 3060 12GB

RTX 3060 12GB Specifications

The RTX 3060 12GB is based on the Ampere architecture and manufactured using the 8 nm process node. It was launched approximately 4 years, 3 months ago, originally priced at $329. It features 3584 cores, including 28 compute units (SMs), 112 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 48 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 28 dedicated RT cores and 112 Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1320 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 1777 MHz. The RTX 3060 12GB comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus. Memory runs at 1875 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s.

This GPU has a low thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W. It is generally compatible with almost all PC cases and is excellent for SFF and compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

RTX 3060 12GB Performance

RTX 3060 12GB is an entry-level graphics card with a relative gaming performance score of 27.39%. It performs well at 1080p resolution and can handle 1440p or even 4K with reduced settings or advanced features like DLSS, FSR, and frame generation. Ideal for casual gamers or users who occasionally play games on their work or general-purpose PCs without spending heavily on a GPU.

RTX 3060 12GB delivers a balanced gaming performance-per-price ratio of 61.6%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and gaming capabilities.