NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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

#16 / 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

386€

FPS / €

0.961

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 Ti

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#19 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.36/100

Lowest price

427€

FPS / €

0.965

See the cheapest model See all 17 models

Our verdict

The RTX 3060 Ti is on average 13% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently 41€ cheaper (386€ vs 427€).
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 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

351 FPS

1% low 201

360 FPS

1% low 213

Apex Legends

+18%

203 FPS

1% low 141

239 FPS

1% low 160

Grand Theft Auto V

+25%

68 FPS

1% low 54

85 FPS

1% low 62

Red Dead Redemption 2

+13%

106 FPS

1% low 77

120 FPS

1% low 87

Cyberpunk 2077

+10%

80 FPS

1% low 59

88 FPS

1% low 67

Rocket League

+10%

635 FPS

1% low 271

696 FPS

1% low 302

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%

115 FPS

1% low 92

136 FPS

1% low 99

Crimson Desert

+13%

89 FPS

1% low 65

101 FPS

1% low 73

FPS / €

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

RTX 3060 12GB

0.961

RTX 3060 Ti

0.965

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 3060 Ti
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2021-02	2020-12
Video memory	12 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	3584	4864
Boost clock	1777 MHz	1665 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	200 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$329	$399

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 12GB

#16 / 71

Popularity score5.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

123

Average build price

975€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · 84€

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RTX 3060 Ti

#19 / 71

Popularity score4.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

1,279€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · 89€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

16 models tracked

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RTX 3060 Ti

17 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RTX 3060 Ti is on average 13% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently 41€ cheaper (386€ vs 427€). 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 Ti?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 375 FPS for the RTX 3060 Ti 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 A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 Ti?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 Ti is the r5-5500 (5 builds).

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 386€. We track 16 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 Ti cost right now?

The RTX 3060 Ti is available from 427€. We track 17 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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. A superior version of the RTX 3060, it excels at 1440p and supports ray tracing and DLSS for optimized graphics.