GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti also has more RT cores (38 vs 28) and more AI cores (152 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently lists from $570 CAD, $33 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $603 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 41%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $171 CAD above its $399 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 200W. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 200W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.