GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

≈16% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB ≈ ₹67,400 today · 2021 Buy now

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB ≈ ₹36,500 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores about 16% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

16% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (12 vs 8 GB)
50% more memory bandwidth (336 vs 224 GB/s)

Why pick GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

About ₹30,900 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
GPU chip	GA106	GA106
CUDA cores	3,584	3,584
RT cores	28	28
Tensor cores	112	112
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	336 GB/s	224 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	3 MB
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	1.78 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	170 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)
Released	2021-02-25	2022-10-12
Price today (≈)	₹67,400	₹36,500

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores about 16% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Both are rated at 170 W.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has 8 GB of video memory, which can run short at 1440p in newer games on high settings. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more and is the safer pick for 1440p.