GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

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

≈41% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB ≈ ₹67,600 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5060 8GB scores about 41% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 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

4 GB more video memory (12 vs 8 GB)

Why pick GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

41% higher estimated gaming score
33% more memory bandwidth (448 vs 336 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
25 W lower rated board power (145 W vs 170 W)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
GPU chip	GA106	GB206
CUDA cores	3,584	3,840
RT cores	28	30
Tensor cores	112	120
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	192-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	32 MB
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	2.50 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	145 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2021-02-25	2025-05-19
Price today (≈)	₹67,400	₹67,600

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than GeForce RTX 5060 8GB?

GeForce RTX 5060 8GB scores about 41% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 5060 8GB?

GeForce RTX 5060 8GB is rated at 145 W versus 170 W for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 5060 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

GeForce RTX 5060 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.