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  • Avg. price: ~£390
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 170 W

ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.

6.0

Overall score

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.

Score components:

90.0%

6.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.0

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

4.2

Performance

24.0%

5.5

Memory

12.0%

9.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.4

Design

4.0%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £390

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 is an NVIDIA Ampere-based graphics card featuring 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, 3,584 CUDA cores, and a 192-bit memory interface, delivering a boost clock up to 1882 MHz in OC mode. Its triple-fan Axial-tech design, all-aluminum shroud, and metal backplate provide exceptional thermal performance and durability, while additional features like Dual BIOS and 0dB technology ensure quiet operation during light tasks. Main pros include its robust build quality, large 12GB memory capacity for high-texture 1080p and 1440p gaming, and efficient cooling that keeps temperatures well under load. However, its 2.7-slot width may be too bulky for compact cases, and it struggle with demanding 4K gaming at maximum settings.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

6.0
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 72.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

6.7
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is lower than 68.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

8,625 points
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming scores 8,625 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 76% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

5,038 points
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming scores 5,038 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 72.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

17,064 points
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming scores 17,064 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 68.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

8,438 points
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming scores 8,438 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 68.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

12.74 TFLOPS
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming delivers 12.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 70.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

12 GB
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

360 GB/s
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming reaches 360 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 62% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

170 W
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a TDP of 170 W, which is lower than that of 63.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

170 W
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

210 W
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a board power limit of 210 W, which is lower than that of 55.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

170 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

30.1 x 14.3 x 5.4 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

301 mm
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming is 301 mm long, which is longer than 59.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

143 mm
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming is 143 mm tall, which is taller than 88% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.7 slot/s
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

996 g
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming weighs 996 g, which is lighter than 55.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 20.9% lower TDP
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
  • Includes LHR limiter
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Whether the graphics card includes a Lite Hash Rate mining limiter.
    When it matters: When you are shopping used cards and want to know whether mining limits apply.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.1875 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 10 °C lower load temperature
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is under load.
    When it matters: When you care how hot the GPU runs during long gaming or render sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
  • 3.59x higher BF16 performance
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (127.3 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    What it is: BF16 precision performance for machine learning workloads
    When it matters: When newer machine-learning workloads benefit from BF16 support and speed.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (127.3 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.127.3 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • More NVENC sessions
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
    What it is: Maximum number of simultaneous NVENC encoding sessions supported
    When it matters: When you run several recording, streaming, or remote-encode jobs at once.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.12 vs 8
  • 3.59x higher BF16 performance
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (127.3 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
  • Includes LHR limiter
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • More NVENC sessions
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 10 °C lower load temperature
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 26.1% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,852 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
  • 12 fewer compute units
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 47.8% lower texture rate
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 12 fewer ray tracing cores
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 45.5% lower pixel rate
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (88.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 43.6% lower FP32 performance
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 32 fewer AI cores
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (112 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 41.2% lower gaming score
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,625 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 24.7% lower PassMark score
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (17,064 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 45% lower ray tracing score
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5,038 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 57.1% lower FP16 performance
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 58.3% lower FP64 performance
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 21.1% slower memory speed
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 19.6% lower memory bandwidth
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
  • 60% larger process node
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
  • 2 older
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    February 2021
  • Older encoder generation
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older FSR version
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
  • 47.6% fewer transistors
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (12,000 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 18 mm higher card profile
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming is taller than the average graphics card (143 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 16 mm longer card length
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (301 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.2 slot/s wider design
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
  • 26.1% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,852 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,852 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1852 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.1320 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 12 fewer compute units
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.28 vs 40
  • 60% larger process node
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.112 vs 184
  • 47.8% lower texture rate
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.199 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 12 fewer ray tracing cores
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 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
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What customers like about ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming?

  • Exceptional cooling performance that keeps temperatures low even under heavy gaming loads
  • Extremely quiet operation, with fans that often remain idle during low-intensity tasks
  • High-quality, robust build with a protective metal backplate and stainless steel I/O bracket
  • Generous 12GB of VRAM provides good future-proofing and handles creative work like 3D modeling
  • Dual BIOS switch allows users to easily toggle between performance and quiet modes without software
  • Strong 1080p and respectable 1440p gaming performance, especially when using DLSS

What customers dislike about ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming?

  • Physical size is very large (2.7-slot design), which may cause compatibility issues with smaller cases
  • Noticeable GPU sag reported by some users due to the weight and length of the card
  • Subtle RGB lighting that may be underwhelming for users looking for a flashy aesthetic
  • Higher MSRP compared to other 'no-frills' RTX 3060 models, often carrying a brand premium
  • Size of the triple-fan cooler can be seen as 'overkill' for a mid-range GPU like the 3060

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vividrepairs.co.uk
10/01/2026
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ASUS TUF Gaming RTX GPU Review UK 2026 - Vivid Repairs
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cowcotland.com
01/12/2020
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