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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Price Summary
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Overview
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is a later variant of the RTX 3060 line, released after the original 12GB version to address a lower price point within the same product family. It uses the Ampere architecture and succeeds the RTX 2060 from the Turing generation.
Compared to the 12GB model, it pairs a narrower memory bus with 8GB of GDDR6, which reduces memory bandwidth noticeably. It retains the full Ampere feature set — 2nd-generation RT cores, 3rd-generation Tensor cores, and DLSS 2 — and its 170W TDP is identical to its sibling. Buyers comparing the two should be aware that the 12GB version generally holds a memory bandwidth advantage, which can matter in texture-heavy scenarios.
The RTX 3060 8GB targets mainstream 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming. It is a practical choice for gamers who prioritize DLSS-assisted frame rates and occasional ray tracing over maximum memory capacity.
Technical Specifications
Architecture & Cores
- Architecture
- Ampere
- Process Node
- Samsung 8nm
- CUDA Cores
- 3,584
- RT Cores
- 28
- Tensor Cores
- 112
Clock Speeds
- Base Clock
- 1,320 MHz
- Boost Clock
- 1,777 MHz
Memory
- VRAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- Memory Type
- GDDR6
- Memory Bus
- 128-bit
- Memory Speed
- 15 Gbps
- Bandwidth
- 240 GB/s
Connectivity & Power
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16
- TDP
- 170 W
- Power Connectors
- 1x 8-pin
- Released
- Feb 25, 2021
How does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB run popular games?
Fortnite
Excellent 120+111–150 fpsView report →