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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Graphics cards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost review: 117 specs compared

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

Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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%

6.4

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

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

10%

6.4

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 64% of graphics cards
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

▼Worse than 62%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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Score components

44%

4.9

Performance

24%

5.7

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

▼Worse than 63%
8.0

Reviews 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
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80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, 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%
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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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Where to buy
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What owners say about the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost

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 Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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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Score components:

44%

4.9

Performance

24%

5.7

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.4
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
11,500 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
7,015 points
This graphics card scores 7,015 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 62% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
19,523 points
This graphics card scores 19,523 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 63% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,438 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
16.2 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 16.2 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
200 W
This graphics card draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 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
200 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
200 W
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Size
247x 120x 40 mm
Length
247 mm
This graphics card is 247 mm long, which is shorter than 70.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
120 mm
This graphics card is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 59.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 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
665 g
This graphics card weighs 665 g, which is lighter than 81.7% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost vs the average graphics card

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  • 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 ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, 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
  • 35.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    247 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 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
    ▼
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    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, 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
  • 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
  • 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 ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 35.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    247 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 33.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,665 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,665 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 17.9% lower sentiment score
    6.4 vs 7.8
  • 33.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,665 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,665 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
  • 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
  • 28.3% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 17.4% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (133.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    133.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 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
  • 13.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,523 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    19,523 points vs 22,638 points
  • 23.3% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,015 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    7,015 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 10.4 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (45.8 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    45.8 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    50 °C vs 37 °C

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tim and Tech [TheGnaaHD]
≈ estimated
07/12/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks, temperatures and noise tests
Verdict
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost is a highly recommended custom card with decent cooling, lots of RGB and good price-performance.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
cinemediatech.wordpress.com
≈ estimated
06/12/2020
Review · Cooling and lighting
Verdict
The Gainward RTX 3060 Ti Ghost OC is a quiet, subtly styled card that stays under 75°C at full load, but it ships with almost nothing in the box.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost

  • Excellent value for money, providing 1440p gaming performance similar to an RTX 2080 Super
  • Compact dual-slot design that fits easily in smaller PC cases
  • Surprisingly effective cooling for its size, often maintaining temps around 65-70°C
  • Quiet operation under light loads thanks to the 'Zero RPM' fan feature
  • Includes basic RGB lighting that can be customized or disabled
  • Strong overclocking potential for memory and core clocks

What customers don't like about Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost

  • Fan noise can become quite loud (sounding like a 'turbine') at high automatic settings without a custom fan curve
  • Build quality feels somewhat 'plastic' or cheap compared to premium triple-fan models
  • Lack of advanced features like a reinforced backplate or high-end VRMs for extreme overclocking
  • Software utility (Expertool) is often cited as less intuitive than competitors like MSI Afterburner
  • Relatively basic aesthetic design compared to more flashier custom partner cards

Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, featuring 4,864 CUDA cores, a base clock of 1410 MHz, and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus, delivering a high bandwidth of 448 GB/s to support smooth 1440p gaming and efficient ray tracing. Main pros include its space-saving 247mm length that fits easily into most cases, a reliable dual-fan cooling system with an 'auto stop' feature for silent operation during low-intensity tasks, and customizable RGB lighting via Gainward's Expertool software. However, some users have noted that the fans can become considerably loud under heavy load and the card's 8GB memory capacity may feel limited for certain high-resolution textures or future-proofed AI workloads.

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