GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 5080 16GB

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

≈273% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ≈ ₹2.94 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5080 16GB scores about 273% 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 3060 12GB 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 5080 16GB

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

190 W lower rated board power (170 W vs 360 W)
About ₹2.27 L cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5080 16GB

273% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
2.9× memory bandwidth (960 vs 336 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 5080 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
GPU chip	GA106	GB203
CUDA cores	3,584	10,752
RT cores	28	84
Tensor cores	112	336
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6	16 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	192-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	336 GB/s	960 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	64 MB
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	2.62 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	360 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2021-02-25	2025-01-30
Price today (≈)	₹67,400	₹2.94 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 5080 16GB scores about 273% 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 3060 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is rated at 170 W versus 360 W for GeForce RTX 5080 16GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 3060 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and GeForce RTX 5080 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (12 GB GDDR6) and GeForce RTX 5080 16GB (16 GB GDDR7) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.