NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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 5060

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

#6 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.34/100

Lowest price

310€

FPS / €

1.358

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Our verdict

The RTX 5060 is on average 17% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 5060 is currently 76€ cheaper (310€ vs 386€).
With 1.358 FPS/€, the RTX 5060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
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 5060

Counter-Strike 2

351 FPS

1% low 201

352 FPS

1% low 213

Apex Legends

+19%

203 FPS

1% low 141

241 FPS

1% low 165

Grand Theft Auto V

+34%

68 FPS

1% low 54

91 FPS

1% low 67

Red Dead Redemption 2

+21%

106 FPS

1% low 77

128 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+21%

80 FPS

1% low 59

97 FPS

1% low 73

Rocket League

+15%

635 FPS

1% low 271

733 FPS

1% low 323

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+28%

115 FPS

1% low 92

147 FPS

1% low 104

Crimson Desert

+21%

89 FPS

1% low 65

108 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / €

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

RTX 3060 12GB

0.961

RTX 5060

1.358

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 5060
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
Release date	2021-02	2025-05
Video memory	12 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	3584	3840
Boost clock	1777 MHz	2497 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	145 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$329	$299

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€

Latest builds

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RTX 5060

#6 / 71

Popularity score50.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.8.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2053

Average build price

1,007€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

16 models tracked

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RTX 5060

73 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 12GB or the RTX 5060?

The RTX 5060 is on average 17% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 5060 is currently 76€ cheaper (310€ vs 386€). With 1.358 FPS/€, the RTX 5060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. 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 5060?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 390 FPS for the RTX 5060 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 5060?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5060. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze.

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 5060?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 is the r5-5600 (325 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 5060 cost right now?

The RTX 5060 is available from 310€. We track 73 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.