NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is a NVIDIA GPU on the Ampere architecture, released 2021-02-25 at $329 MSRP. 12GB GDDR6, 1777MHz boost clock, 170W TDP.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060: key specs and price?
12GB GDDR6 (192-bit), 170W TDP, PCIe 4.0 x16, $329 MSRP.
Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2021-02-25 |
| MSRP | $329 |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Process | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 |
| Base Clock | 1320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz |
| Memory | 12 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit |
| TDP | 170 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Ports | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
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Should you buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 now? — Verdict →
Positioning
Among the 42 verified GPUs tracked here, the RTX 3060's launch price ($329) sits in the 66th percentile for affordability, and its 12GB VRAM in the 29th percentile for capacity.
Its price per GB of VRAM is $27, 40% below the category median.
At 170W TDP it ranks in the 51th percentile for power efficiency; a 500W+ power supply is recommended.
Released in 2021, it has been followed by 27 newer verified products in this category.
Spec Insight
The RTX 3060's 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus suits QHD-first with 4K viable in many titles by common capacity guidelines; actual VRAM demand varies by title and settings.
Board power (TDP) is 170W — a 500W+ power supply is recommended with system headroom. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and offers 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1.
Generation Context
Versus its predecessor RTX 2060 (2019): boost clock +6%, VRAM +6GB, TDP +10W, launch price -6% ($349 → $329).
A successor, the RTX 4060 (2023), is already out — boost +38% at $299 launch. Worth weighing for new purchases.
Timeline
- 2021-02-25 — RTX 3060 출시 (MSRP $329)
- 2026-07-16 — 게인워드, GeForce RTX 3060 Python II OC(12GB, 듀얼 팬) 발표
- 2026-07-06 — MSI RTX 3060 12GB Ventus 2X OC, Newegg에서 329.99달러에 리테일 재출시
- 2026-07-15 — 팔릿, GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC(12GB GDDR6) 발표
FAQ
What power supply does the RTX 3060 require?
With a 170W TDP, a power supply of 500W or higher is recommended for the RTX 3060.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3060 have?
The RTX 3060 has 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus.
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Related
- gpu/rx-6600 (competitor)
- gpu/rx-7600-xt (competitor)
- gpu/rtx-2060 (predecessor)
- gpu/rx-9060-xt (competitor)
- gpu/rtx-4060 (successor)
Sources
- www.nvidia.com https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3060-3060ti/
- en.wikipedia.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_30_series
- www.techpowerup.com https://www.techpowerup.com/350793/gainward-announces-the-geforce-rtx-3060-python-ii-oc-graphics-cards
- www.techpowerup.com https://www.techpowerup.com/350551/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-ventus-graphics-card-relaunched-at-usd-329
- www.techpowerup.com https://www.techpowerup.com/350774/palit-unveils-the-return-of-the-classic-geforce-rtx-3060-infinity-2-oc-graphics-card
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