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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):220 W

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
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▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

▼Worse than 61% of graphics cards
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▼Worse than 52%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

44%

5.0

Performance

24%

5.8

Memory

12%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.9

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 64%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

44%

5.0

Performance

24%

5.8

Memory

12%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.9

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

6.4
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 87.2% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
11,599 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 11,599 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 62.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
7,235 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 7,235 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 61.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
20,310 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 20,310 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 60.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
9,872 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 9,872 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 61.3% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
16.93 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 16.93 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6 or GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
220 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 220 W, which is higher than that of 50.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
200 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 54% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
200 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
200 W
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Size
269x 136x 52 mm
Length
230 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 230 mm long, which is shorter than 81.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
136 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 136 mm tall, which is taller than 71.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.7 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
620 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 620 g, which is lighter than 86.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 55 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (230 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    230 mm vs 285 mm
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition
    the average graphics card
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.08 vs 8.000).
    9.08 vs 8
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4.58x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (162.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    162.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • 2.23x more popular
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition is more popular than the average graphics card (9.39 vs 4.2).
    9.39 vs 4.22
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition
    the average graphics card
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.08 vs 8.000).
    9.08 vs 8
  • 2.23x more popular
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition is more popular than the average graphics card (9.39 vs 4.2).
    9.39 vs 4.22
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 4.58x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (162.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    162.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • 55 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (230 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    230 mm vs 285 mm
  • 30.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1740 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 26.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1410 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 33.6% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (253.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    253.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1740 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 26.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1410 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 33.6% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (253.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    253.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 32 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (152 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    152 vs 184
  • 28.2% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 18.4% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (133.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    133.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 10.3% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (20310 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    20,310 points vs 22,653 points
  • 21% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (11599 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    11,599 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 21.1% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7235 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    7,235 points vs 9,166 points
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    December 2020
    2,020 vs 2,023
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • 32.9% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    392 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 10.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (46 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    46 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    50 °C vs 37 °C
  • 11 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (136 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    136 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.2 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition

  • Excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, often compared to the RTX 2080 Super.
  • Efficient cooling system that maintains low temperatures (typically 60-70°C) under load.
  • Dual BIOS feature allows users to switch between 'Performance' and 'Quiet' modes.
  • Compact 2-slot or 2.7-slot design makes it suitable for smaller PC cases compared to triple-fan models.
  • Build quality is highly praised, featuring a protective metal backplate for structural rigidity.
  • Minimalist aesthetic with subtle lighting, preferred by users who do not want excessive RGB.
  • Great value for money at its price point, providing a significant upgrade from older Pascal or Turing cards.

What we don't like about ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition

  • Mixed feedback on noise levels; some users report audible fan noise under heavy load or high RPMs.
  • Occasional reports of coil whine or high-pitched whining sounds during intensive tasks.
  • Higher memory temperatures reported on some GDDR6X variants, reaching near the recommended junction limits.
  • The height of the card exceeds standard PCI height, which may cause clearance issues in very slim cases.
  • Limited 8GB VRAM can be a bottleneck for future-proofing in high-resolution 4K gaming or memory-heavy titles.
  • Software issues reported by some users regarding ASUS GPU Tweak II and Aura Sync compatibility.

Verdict

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition is a performance-focused graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, featuring 4,864 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 (or GDDR6X) memory on a 256-bit interface. This factory-overclocked model offers a boost clock of up to 1740 MHz in OC mode and utilizes a 2.7-slot design with two Axial-tech fans and 0dB technology for efficient, silent cooling during light loads. Its primary pros include a compact 26.9 cm frame ideal for smaller builds, a dual BIOS for choosing between performance or quiet modes, and a protective metal backplate for structural rigidity. However, potential cons include its significant 2.7-slot thickness which may obstruct adjacent PCIe slots and reports of noticeable fan noise under heavy loads when using the more aggressive performance BIOS profile.

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