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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):170 W

EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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Score components

40%

6.1

Technical score

25%

8.3

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

â–¼Worse than 53% of graphics cards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–²Better than 86%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

44%

4.2

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

10

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 71%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 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.
â–²Better than 77%
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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 EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB

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Reviewers like its compact size and solid gaming performance, with few complaints raised.
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Ranked #680 of 2,260 models in Graphics cards (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of graphics card EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

44%

4.2

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

10

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.1
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
8,853 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 8,853 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 74.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
5,072 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 5,072 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 72.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
16,775 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 16,775 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 70.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,299 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 8,299 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 69.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
12.74 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 12.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 69.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 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
?
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 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
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% 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)
170 W
Market range: <60 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: <100 W – >400 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
550 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
170 W
Market range: <100 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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Size
?
Length
202 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 202 mm long, which is shorter than 88.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
110 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 110 mm tall, which is shorter than 88.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
599 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 599 g, which is lighter than 86.9% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB vs the average graphics card

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  • 80.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (202 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    202 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 15 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    110 mm vs 125 mm
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 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.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 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
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 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.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 5.3% better value for money
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.81 vs 7.4).
    7.81 vs 7.41
  • 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
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 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
  • 80.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (202 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    202 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 15 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    110 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • Less advanced frame generation
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 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
  • 47.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    199 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
  • 47.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    199 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 47.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    85.3 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
  • 43.6% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    12.74 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
  • 40.1% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,853 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    8,853 points vs 14,779 points
  • 2 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    2,021 vs 2,023
  • 25.9% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (16,775 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    16,775 points vs 22,638 points
  • 44.6% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5,072 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    5,072 points vs 9,148 points
  • 56.8% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    12.74 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 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
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB 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 shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • 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
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 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
  • 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech That
≈ estimated
04/01/2022
Hands-on review · game benchmarks · noise and temperature tests
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB is an upgrade over the GTX 1080 for small builds, if you can get it at the right price.
9.0
Poker FaZe
≈ estimated
24/12/2021
Hands-on review · gaming, ML and encoding tests
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB is a solid pick for gaming and productivity, though not for owners of RTX 2060 or 2070.
9.0
Dannys Tech Channel
≈ estimated
20/05/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks and resizable BAR tests
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB is a good card for compact builds and 1080p gaming, with one minor layout gripe.
Overview video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB

  • 12 GB of memory leaves room for detailed textures in modern games.
  • At 202 mm long, it fits many small cases.
  • At 599 g it is light for a graphics card.
  • Ray tracing brings better lighting to games that support it.
  • DLSS and FSR upscaling help keep frame rates up.
  • Overclocking support lets you push the clock speed a little.

What customers don't like about EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB

  • Texture rate of 199 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 85.3 GPixel/s are modest for demanding games.
  • The 1320 MHz base clock is low, so the card relies on boost speeds.
  • Double-precision compute is only 0.2 TFLOPS, so it is no card for scientific work.
  • There is no frame generation, so the card cannot add generated frames.
  • It needs a 550 W power supply, which may mean an upgrade in older PCs.

Verdict

At 202 mm long and 599 g, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming Dual Fan 12GB is one of the easier cards to fit into a small case. Its 12 GB of video memory leaves room for modern games with detailed textures. It also brings ray tracing, DLSS and FSR, so you can turn on better lighting and still keep the picture smooth with upscaling. The card draws up to 170 W and runs on two fans. The trade-off is raw speed: a texture rate of 199 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 85.3 GPixel/s are modest, so it is not built for the heaviest settings. It suits a buyer who builds a compact PC, wants ray tracing and upscaling, and plays mostly at mid resolutions without needing a power-hungry card.

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