GeForce RTX 3060
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
16,995
MSRP
$329
AVG Price
$289
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Overview
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 3060 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere architecture (codename: GA106), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3584 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 12.74 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1777 MHz from a base of 1320 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 16,995 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ampere |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GA106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 8 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3584 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 112 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1777 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1320 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 199.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 12,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #114 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 360 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 12 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 192-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 360 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The GeForce RTX 3060 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 8.6 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors | 1x |
| DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors | 3x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170 Watt under load (TDP) — a 550W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 242mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1000g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 75 under load.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 170 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 550W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 242mm |
| Card Height | 112mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1000g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $289 (MSRP: $329), the GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 59 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #114 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $289 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #114 |
| Release Date | January 12 2021 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
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