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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):170 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

40%

6.0

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.4

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 58% of graphics cards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▲Better than 62%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

44%

4.2

Performance

24%

5.5

Memory

12%

9.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

6.5

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

▼Worse than 72%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 51% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 51%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC

Based on 7 · 5

Reviewers agree it runs cool and quiet with handy dual BIOS, but it struggles at 4K and loses out to rivals on value.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

44%

4.2

Performance

24%

5.5

Memory

12%

9.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

6.5

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.0
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
8,492 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 8,492 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 76.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
6,500 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 6,500 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 63% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
17,159 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 17,159 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 67.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,438 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 8,438 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
13.49 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 13.49 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 65.3% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
360 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 360 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 61.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
15,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 15,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% 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 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
170 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 170 W, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
170 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 66.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
170 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 170 W, which is lower than that of 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
170 W
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What reviewers say
Size
300x 134x 54 mm
Length
300 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 300 mm long, which is longer than 57.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Height
133.6 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 133.6 mm tall, which is taller than 67.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.9 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.9 slot/s, which is wider than 69.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,100 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,100 g, which is heavier than 54.9% of Graphics cards and equal to 1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    170 W vs 215 W
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 10 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (57 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    57 °C vs 67 °C
  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    170 W vs 215 W
  • 10 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (57 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    57 °C vs 67 °C
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 24.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,882 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,882 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,320 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,320 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    112 vs 184
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 12 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    28 vs 40
  • 44.2% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (210.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    210.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 24.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,882 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,882 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,320 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,320 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    112 vs 184
  • 12 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    28 vs 40
  • 44.2% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (210.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    210.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 44% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (90.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    90.34 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 40.3% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    13.49 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 32 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (112 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    112 vs 144
  • 42.5% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,492 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    8,492 points vs 14,779 points
  • 2 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    January 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 24.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (17,159 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    17,159 points vs 22,638 points
  • 28.9% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,500 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    6,500 points vs 9,148 points
  • 58.3% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 21.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (15,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    15,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    3 MB vs 24 MB
  • 19.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (360 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    360 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • 47.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (12,000 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    12,000 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • 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
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 33.3% higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (16 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    16 W vs 12 W
  • 8.6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (133.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    133.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.4 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 17.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (300 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    300 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Wayne Webb Films
≈ estimated
07/04/2021
Hands-on review · two weeks of use, thermals and noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC performs strongly and runs cool, but its plastic build and GPU sag hold it back.
5.0
Gear Seekers
≈ estimated
28/02/2021
Benchmark review · Windows and Linux tests, thermals, noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC is quiet and cool, but street prices are too high to recommend any RTX 3060 right now.
9.0
The Tech Tank
≈ estimated
25/02/2021
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks, RTX, cooling and noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC cools excellently and offers strong 1440p value, but 4K and ray tracing are limited and prices are high.
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
guru3d.com
≈ estimated
25/02/2021
Lab test · Quiet cooling
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC stays quiet under load and edges out the reference card, but has 26% fewer shader cores than the RTX 3060 Ti.
7.0
lowyat.net
≈ estimated
27/02/2021
Benchmark review · Full HD gaming
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Gaming OC is a cool, quiet Full HD card with 12GB of memory, but it trails the RTX 3060 Ti by a wide margin.
5.0
hardwarezone.com.sg
≈ estimated
14/05/2021
Benchmark review · Cooling and performance
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC runs coolest of the cards tested with a triple-fan cooler, but falls below 60fps at 1440p in half the games.
8.5
nexushub.co.za
✓ explicit
26/04/2021
Hands-on test · 1080p gaming
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 OC is a cool 1080p card with strong ray tracing, though the RTX 3060 Ti or RTX 3070 is the better pick for future-proofing.
9.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
25/02/2021
Lab test · Overclock and noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 OC is virtually silent and runs Full HD at 144Hz on high settings, but struggles badly at 4K.
9.0
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
25/02/2021
Lab test · Cooling and overclocking
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Gaming O12G is a well-built, very cool card with strong overclocking, but its gaming results closely match rival RTX 3060 models.
8.0
hwupgrade.it
≈ estimated
16/04/2021
Hands-on test · Thermal and noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Gaming OC runs cool and quiet thanks to its large cooler, but performs no differently from MSI's Gaming X Trio.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC

  • Excellent thermal performance with a massive triple-fan cooler that keeps temperatures under 60°C under load
  • Incredibly quiet operation, especially when using the 'Silent' BIOS mode
  • Premium build quality featuring a reinforced metal frame and stainless steel I/O bracket
  • Highly customizable and attractive RGB lighting across the shroud and backplate
  • Large 12GB VRAM buffer which helps with future-proofing for modern 1080p and 1440p gaming
  • Generous connectivity options including three DisplayPort 1.4a and two HDMI 2.1 ports

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC

  • High retail price that often rivals the more powerful RTX 3060 Ti
  • Large physical footprint (2.7-slot design, ~30cm length) may not fit in smaller Mini-ITX or microATX cases
  • Noticeable performance gap compared to the RTX 3060 Ti despite having more VRAM
  • Struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution in demanding titles
  • Software bloat or difficulties associated with the ASUS Armoury Crate app for RGB control

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC is a high-performance mid-range graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 3584 CUDA cores and a substantial 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus. It stands out with a triple-fan Axial-tech cooling system in a 2.7-slot design, delivering factory-overclocked boost speeds of up to 1912 MHz in OC mode. Main pros include exceptional thermal management that keeps temperatures low under load, a quiet acoustic profile with 0dB technology for silent light-load operation, and premium build quality with addressable RGB and a reinforced metal backplate. However, its significant physical length of 300mm may limit compatibility with smaller cases, and its premium pricing often places it close to the more powerful RTX 3060 Ti, potentially impacting its overall value proposition.

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