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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£520
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 200 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.

6.2

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%

6.4

Technical Score

10.0%

4.6

User score

Good
6.4

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%

4.9

Performance

24.0%

5.7

Memory

12.0%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.2

Design

4.0%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
4.6

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%

5.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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1.0
(2)
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2.5
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Poor
  • 4.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    5.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    5.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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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.

Technical Specifications of graphics card Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost

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%

4.9

Performance

24.0%

5.7

Memory

12.0%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.2

Design

4.0%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

6.4
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than that of 63.5% 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%

5.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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(2)
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2.5
(6)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

4.6
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a user score of 4.56 points, which is lower than that of 99.9% of products in this category.
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.
3.5
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a popularity of 3.5 points, which is lower than 52.1% 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%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

7.8

Price

6.7
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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

11,500 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost scores 11,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 63.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% 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

7,015 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost scores 7,015 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 62% 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

19,523 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost scores 19,523 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 62.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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

16.2 TFLOPS
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost delivers 16.2 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 62.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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

8 GB
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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

256 bit
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% 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

448 GB/s
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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

200 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 51.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% 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

200 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 54% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% 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

550 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% 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

200 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% 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

200 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

247 x 120 x 40 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

247 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost is 247 mm long, which is shorter than 70.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% 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

120 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 4.7% 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 slot/s
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% 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

665 g
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost weighs 665 g, which is lighter than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost vs the average graphics card

  • Supports ECC memory
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
  • 16 more ROPs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
  • 38 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.247 mm vs 285 mm
  • Includes LHR limiter
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 16 more ROPs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Includes LHR limiter
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 38 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 33.5% lower boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 26.6% lower base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 33.6% lower texture rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (253.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 32 fewer TMUs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (152 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 28.2% lower FP32 performance
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 18.4% lower pixel rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (133.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 13.8% lower PassMark score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,523 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 21.7% lower gaming score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (11,500 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 23.5% lower ray tracing score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,015 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 60% larger process node
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 3 older
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    December 2020
  • Older encoder generation
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 32.9% larger GPU die
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 10.4 dB noisier under load
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
  • 33.5% lower boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.1665 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 60% larger process node
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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
  • 26.6% lower base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.1410 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No dual BIOS
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost 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.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 33.6% lower texture rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (253.1 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (253.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.253.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

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 dislike 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

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24/01/2021
Summary of the review
RTX 3060 Ti Comparison feat. Gainward Ghost OC, Gigabyte Eagle OC, Palit Dual & Zotac Twin Edge OC

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