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0871 244 0934The GeForce RTX 3060 is made for gamers who want smooth, high-quality play without going full tilt on price or power. It breezes through modern games at 1080p and even holds its own at 1440p, making it a brilliant fit for mid-range setups that still mean business. With 12GB of speedy GDDR6 memory, DLSS for sharper visuals, and proper ray tracing support, you get smart tech that actually makes a difference. It brings reliable speed and polish to your games without tipping your electricity bill or testing your patience.
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The RTX 3060 hits that sweet spot for gamers who want solid 1080p and 1440p action without tipping into silly money territory. It’s a noticeable jump up from previous GPUs, like the 3050. It packs in 12?GB of GDDR6 memory, 3,584 CUDA cores, 2nd-gen ray tracing, and 3rd-gen Tensor cores.
This isn’t just a mild upgrade. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 comfortably leaves older cards like the GTX 1660 Super in the dust, and even nudges past the 2060 when it comes to modern titles.
You’re getting 12GB of GDDR6 memory, which is great news for multitaskers and texture junkies. Or anyone who likes their games running silky-smooth without a stutter in sight.
With 2nd-gen ray tracing and 3rd-gen Tensor cores baked in, you’ll get lighting that looks like it’s straight off a film set and AI-powered upscaling that keeps your frame rates in check.
In plain speak? Games look better and run smoother, even when they’re throwing a lot at your screen.
The RTX?3060 isn't just built for play. With 12?GB of VRAM, a strong CUDA core count, and hardware encoding support, it's great for editing 4K clips, rendering timelines, or streaming your grandeur to the world.
AV1 may not be on board, but plenty of big editing suites run smoothly. And your export times get a helpful nudge.
If you’re wondering how this NVIDIA graphics card stacks up to a PS5, well, it’s a step ahead when it comes to raw graphics power. Plus, you’ve got way more control over settings, upgrades, and frame rate tweaks.
4K isn’t its main playground. But with a bit of DLSS wizardry, it’ll hold its own in lighter titles or older games.
If you’re keen on pushing ultra settings at 1440p or dipping into creative work like video editing, the RTX 3060 Ti is worth a look. It’s quicker, sure. But bear in mind it might need a bit more juice and space in your case.
| Feature | RTX 3060 | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 4,864 |
| VRAM (Memory) | 12 GB GDDR6 (192-bit) | 8 GB GDDR6 (256-bit) |
| Boost Clock Speed | ~1.78 GHz | ~1.67 GHz |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 2nd Gen | 2nd Gen |
| Tensor Cores | 3rd Gen | 3rd Gen |
| DLSS Support | Yes (DLSS 2.x) | Yes (DLSS 2.x) |
| TDP (Power Draw) | ~170 W | ~200 W |
| Power Connector | 1× 8-pin | 1× 8-pin |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Ports | HDMI 2.1, 3× DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1, 3× DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Gaming Focus | 1080p and light 1440p | Strong 1440p and entry-level 4K |
| Creative Workloads | Decent for 1080p/4K editing with good VRAM | Faster renders; better for heavy projects |
| Ideal Build Type | Mid-range builds, budget-friendly setups | Performance-focused rigs with stronger PSU |
