GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

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Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+7% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Price
€437
Performance
24%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+87% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
+36% CUDA Cores (4,864 vs 3,584)

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 dramatically faster, around 50% 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.

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 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster card by about 50%. 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 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5844,864
Ray Tracing Cores2838
Tensor / AI Cores112152

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP170 W200 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Dec 2020