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

Avg. price:~£520VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 9 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 Ti Gaming
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

40%

6.3

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

6.3

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 62% of graphics cards
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
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 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

▼Worse than 62%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
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 65% of models
Score components

44%

5.1

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity

▼Worse than 65%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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 69% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 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 69%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £520
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming

Based on 6 · 3

Quiet, cool and good for overclocking, but reviewers criticise its limited memory and split on gaming performance.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming

Based on 244 owners sharing their experience in online comments

68%positive13%mixed19%negative

Owners praise strong gaming speed and efficient undervolting, while tuning instability causes the clearest frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners find that the undervolt makes games or benchmarks crash, black screen or freeze, even though temperatures look fine.7
  • Pressing L to lock the voltage curve keeps the card at high clocks and power draw while idle, so idle power and temperatures rise.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
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 65% of models
Score components:

44%

5.1

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity

6.3
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
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 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
11,500 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 11,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
7,533 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 7,533 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 60.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
20,319 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 20,319 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 59.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
30,243 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 30,243 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 95.8% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
20.31 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 56.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% 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
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% 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 41.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
14,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 14,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 69.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
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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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)
200 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 50.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
243 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 243 W under peak load, which is higher than 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
240 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 240 W, which is higher than that of 52.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
240 W
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What reviewers say
Size
318.5x 140.1x 57.8 mm
Length
318.5 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 318.5 mm long, which is longer than 73% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.4% 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
998 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 998 g, which is lighter than 54.3% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

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

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 69% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 2.51x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (30,243 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    30,243 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 8 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    59 °C vs 67 °C
  • 3.65x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 69% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 2.51x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (30,243 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    30,243 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 3.65x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 8 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    59 °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).
  • 24.6% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,890 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,890 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
  • 26.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,410 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 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
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 33% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (253.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    253.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 19.2% lower sentiment score
    6.3 vs 7.8
  • 24.6% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,890 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,890 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 (1,410 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 33% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (253.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    253.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 3 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    December 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 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
  • 22.2% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (11,500 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    11,500 points vs 14,779 points
  • 10.1% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (20.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    20.31 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 10.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (20,319 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    20,319 points vs 22,638 points
  • 7.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (148.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    148.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 17.7% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,533 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    7,533 points vs 9,148 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 (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 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
  • 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
  • 33.3% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    392 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • 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
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats 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
  • No 3D output
    This graphics card does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 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
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 36.3 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (318.5 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    318.5 mm vs 282.2 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

Video reviews

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

4.0
PC Centric
≈ estimated
04/12/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking and price value
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming performs strongly, but its price is too high to recommend unless you love the design.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
01/12/2020
Lab test · Triple-fan cooler
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti OC is a factory-overclocked card with a big triple-fan cooler, aimed at buyers who want ROG styling and high boost clocks.
7.0
ign.com
✓ explicit
16/07/2021
Benchmark review · Cooling and noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti OC runs cool and quiet, but it's a hard sell since the RTX 3070 delivers much higher frame rates.
9.0
gadgetvoize.com
≈ estimated
01/12/2020
Benchmark review · Temperatures and scores
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti OC runs cool and performs well in 4K tests, a good fit for gamers who want strong midrange performance.
9.2
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
01/12/2020
Hands-on review · Design and cooling
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti O8G is a factory-overclocked card with a large cooler, dual BIOS switch and RGB lighting, aimed at ROG fans.
9.0
pisapapeles.net
≈ estimated
02/06/2021
Hands-on test · Full HD gaming
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti Gaming is a quiet card that holds 60 FPS at Full HD, but it needs a GPU support bracket and 4K gaming isn't smooth.
9.0
madboxpc.com
≈ estimated
14/04/2021
Hands-on review · Overclock and noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti 8G is a cool, quiet card with a solid overclock, but its 300W draw calls for at least a 700W power supply.

Third-party reviews

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

  • Exceptional cooling performance with temperatures often staying below 65°C under load.
  • Extremely quiet operation, especially when using the 'Quiet' BIOS mode.
  • High factory overclock (up to 1890 MHz) provides a slight performance edge over other 3060 Ti models.
  • Premium build quality featuring a sturdy metal frame and backplate to prevent GPU sag.
  • Highly customisable ARGB lighting and attractive industrial design.
  • Includes dual BIOS support and extra fan headers for synchronised case cooling.

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

  • High retail price often matches the MSRP of the superior RTX 3070.
  • Large physical footprint (2.9-slot width and 319mm length) may not fit in smaller cases.
  • Higher power consumption compared to reference models, requiring two 8-pin PCIe connectors.
  • Performance gains over much cheaper 3060 Ti models are relatively minor (approx. 1-4%).
  • Frequent power limit throttling reported during heavy overclocking sessions.

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming is a high-end custom graphics card based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, featuring 4,864 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 256-bit memory interface. It distinguishes itself with a robust 2.9-slot triple-fan cooling system that utilizes reversed central fan rotation to reduce turbulence and specialized Axial-tech blades for superior thermal management. Main pros include its exceptional cooling performance that keeps temperatures near 60°C, quiet operation, and significant factory overclocks that deliver boost speeds up to 1890 MHz, making it ideal for smooth 1440p gaming and ray-traced workloads. However, its primary cons are its large physical footprint, which requires significant chassis space, and a high retail price that often approaches the cost of more powerful RTX 3070 models.

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