NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

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

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3060

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#23 / 69

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

335€

FPS / €

1.045

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Nvidia

RTX 3080 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#18 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.61/100

Lowest price

1,107€

FPS / €

0.434

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Our verdict

The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 33% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 is currently 772€ cheaper (335€ vs 1,107€).
With 1.045 FPS per euro, the RTX 3060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 3060

RTX 3080 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+12%

332 FPS

1% low 193

373 FPS

1% low 225

Apex Legends

+36%

186 FPS

1% low 134

253 FPS

1% low 175

Grand Theft Auto V

+63%

60 FPS

1% low 44

98 FPS

1% low 75

Red Dead Redemption 2

+43%

106 FPS

1% low 77

152 FPS

1% low 113

Cyberpunk 2077

+87%

45 FPS

1% low 35

84 FPS

1% low 62

Rocket League

+28%

611 FPS

1% low 258

782 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+61%

84 FPS

1% low 64

135 FPS

1% low 100

Crimson Desert

+44%

89 FPS

1% low 65

128 FPS

1% low 95

FPS / €

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

RTX 3060

1.045

RTX 3080 12GB

0.434

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Specifications

	RTX 3060	RTX 3080 12GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2021-02	2022-01
Video memory	12 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory bus	192 bit	384 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	912 GB/s
Shading units	3584	8960
Boost clock	1777 MHz	1710 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	350 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$329	$799

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060

#23 / 69

Popularity score3/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

116

Average build price

955€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 50€

Latest builds

09/04/26

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6x 3.6 GHz) Sockel AM4 CPU BOX (Wraith Stealth Kühler)

3060

r5-5500

20/04/26

Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING OC V2 Graphics Card - 12GB GDDR6, 192-bit, PCI-E 4.0, 1837MHz Core Clock, RGB, 2x DP 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, NVIDIA Ampere - GV-N3060GAMING OC-8GD

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,7GHz 6+4 Kerne 20MB Cache Sockel 1700 (Boxed o. Lüfter)

Configuration Actuelle

i5-12600kf

RTX 3080 12GB

#18 / 69

Popularity score3.5/100

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

3,723€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

1000 W · 94€

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RTX 3060

57 models tracked

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RTX 3080 12GB

14 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 3080 12GB?

The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 33% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 is currently 772€ cheaper (335€ vs 1,107€). With 1.045 FPS per euro, the RTX 3060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 or RTX 3080 12GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 averages 316 FPS versus 421 FPS for the RTX 3080 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060. 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 3080 12GB?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. 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?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 is the r5-5500 (14 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-9800x3D (1 builds).

How much does the RTX 3060 cost right now?

The RTX 3060 is available from 335€. We track 57 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3080 12GB is available from 1,107€. We track 14 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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 3080 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.