NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#14 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

$400

FPS / $

0.928

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#66 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

$417

FPS / $

0.89

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Our verdict

The RTX 3060 12GB and the RTX 3060 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (332 FPS vs 332 FPS on average).
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $17 cheaper ($400 vs $417).
The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 3060 12GB

RTX 3060 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

351 FPS

1% low 201

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

203 FPS

1% low 141

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

68 FPS

1% low 54

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

106 FPS

1% low 77

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

80 FPS

1% low 59

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

635 FPS

1% low 271

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

115 FPS

1% low 92

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

89 FPS

1% low 65

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3060 12GB

0.928

RTX 3060 8GB

0.89

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2021-02	2022-10
Video memory	12 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	240 GB/s
Shading units	3584	3584
Boost clock	1777 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$329	—

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score8.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

123

Average build price

$975

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 8GB

#66 / 71

Popularity score0.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,147

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

23 models tracked

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RTX 3060 8GB

1 models tracked

Gigabyte RTX 3060 Gaming OC WINDFORCE 8GB GDDR6$417

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 12GB or the RTX 3060 8GB?

The RTX 3060 12GB and the RTX 3060 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (332 FPS vs 332 FPS on average). The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $17 cheaper ($400 vs $417). The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 12GB or RTX 3060 8GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (16 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 8GB is the r7-5800x (1 builds).

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $400. We track 23 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 8GB is available from $417. We track 1 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.