GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Price
€387
Performance
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Bandwidth (360 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's memory is also faster — 360 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the faster card by about 13%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5843,584
Ray Tracing Cores2828
Tensor / AI Cores112112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,320 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps15 Gbps
Bandwidth360 GB/s240 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP170 W170 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Feb 2021