NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

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

$370

FPS / $

1.003

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Nvidia

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

#11 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.46/100

Lowest price

$580

FPS / $

0.802

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Our verdict

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is on average 28% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $210 cheaper ($370 vs $580).
With 1.003 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 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 Ti 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+11%

351 FPS

1% low 201

388 FPS

1% low 225

Apex Legends

+29%

203 FPS

1% low 141

262 FPS

1% low 175

Grand Theft Auto V

+47%

68 FPS

1% low 54

100 FPS

1% low 75

Red Dead Redemption 2

+42%

106 FPS

1% low 77

150 FPS

1% low 104

Cyberpunk 2077

+44%

80 FPS

1% low 59

115 FPS

1% low 83

Rocket League

+25%

635 FPS

1% low 271

791 FPS

1% low 341

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+46%

115 FPS

1% low 92

168 FPS

1% low 121

Crimson Desert

+42%

89 FPS

1% low 65

126 FPS

1% low 87

FPS / $

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

RTX 3060 12GB

1.003

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

0.802

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
Release date	2021-02	2025-04
Video memory	12 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	3584	4608
Boost clock	1777 MHz	2572 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	180 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$329	$429

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score8.7/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

125

Average build price

$978

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 5060 Ti 16GB

#11 / 71

Popularity score11.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1229

Average build price

$1,431

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

LEON V2

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RTX 3060 12GB

23 models tracked

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RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

15 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 12GB or the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is on average 28% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $210 cheaper ($370 vs $580). With 1.003 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 12GB or RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 426 FPS for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 5060 Ti 16GB?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. 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 5060 Ti 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the r7-7800x3D (197 builds).

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $370. We track 23 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cost right now?

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is available from $580. We track 15 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.