NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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

FPS benchmarks across 150 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

$399

FPS / $

0.93

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Nvidia

RTX 5090

Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7

#9 / 71

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

Lowest price

$6,118

FPS / $

0.125

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Our verdict

The RTX 5090 is on average 102% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $5,719 cheaper ($399 vs $6,118).
With 0.93 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 5090 packs more video memory (32 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 5090

Counter-Strike 2

+50%

351 FPS

1% low 201

526 FPS

1% low 299

Apex Legends

+91%

203 FPS

1% low 141

387 FPS

1% low 264

Grand Theft Auto V

+251%

68 FPS

1% low 54

239 FPS

1% low 170

Red Dead Redemption 2

+153%

106 FPS

1% low 77

268 FPS

1% low 187

Cyberpunk 2077

+166%

80 FPS

1% low 59

213 FPS

1% low 150

Rocket League

+102%

635 FPS

1% low 271

1284 FPS

1% low 601

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+128%

115 FPS

1% low 92

262 FPS

1% low 195

Crimson Desert

+154%

89 FPS

1% low 65

226 FPS

1% low 158

FPS / $

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

RTX 3060 12GB

0.93

RTX 5090

0.125

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 5090
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
Release date	2021-02	2025-01
Video memory	12 GB	32 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	192 bit	512 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	1792 GB/s
Shading units	3584	21760
Boost clock	1777 MHz	2407 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	575 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	1000 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$329	$1999

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

130

Average build price

$1,022

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

GIGABYTE P650G 650W 80 Plus Gold ATX

650 W · $141

Latest builds

Unnamed build

PC gaming

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RTX 5090

#9 / 71

Popularity score16.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.7.8%

Number of builds created with this GPU

506

Average build price

$10,594

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

1000 W · $177

Latest builds

07/10/26

GIGABYTE - AORUS - Carte graphique - NVIDIA RTX 5090 - STEALTH ICE - 32 Go

Procesador AMD 9950X3D con placa base GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE

Unnamed build

pc le plus cher

Pc Build 3

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RTX 3060 12GB

21 models tracked

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RTX 5090

5 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 12GB or the RTX 5090?

The RTX 5090 is on average 102% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $5,719 cheaper ($399 vs $6,118). With 0.93 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 5090 packs more video memory (32 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 12GB or RTX 5090?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 669 FPS for the RTX 5090 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 GIGABYTE P650G 650W 80 Plus Gold ATX.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5090?

A power supply of around 1000 W is recommended for the RTX 5090. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 (21 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5090?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5090 is the r9-9950x3D (158 builds).

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $399. We track 21 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5090 cost right now?

The RTX 5090 is available from $6,118. We track 5 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 5090

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, with Blackwell architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The absolute flagship card of the RTX 5000 series excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.