G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

2022

Why buy it

✅7.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅84.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 152).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,777 vs 20,312).
❌75% higher power demand at 350W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+21.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Draws 200W instead of 350W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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21.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti instead at 20,312 vs 16,777, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, 70 vs 38 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $70 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 0.2% (51.0 vs 50.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores 16,777 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 21.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 280 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	16,777	20,312+21%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	8960+84%	4864
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.64 TFLOPS+89%	16.2 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+3%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96+20%	80
TMUs	280+84%	152
L1 Cache	8.8 MB+83%	4.8 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	70+84%	38
Tensor Cores	280+84%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 350W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 54.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	350W	200W-43%
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	242mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	47.9	101.6+112%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB came in at $329, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB was 17.5% cheaper ($70 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.0 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 0.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	$329-18%	$399
Performance per Dollar	51.0	50.9
Codename	GA102	GA104
Release	January 11 2022	December 1 2020
Ranking	#38	#73

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