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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£260
Avg. price in US: ~$330
VRAM: 12 GB
Memory bus width: 192 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 170 W

GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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.

6.4

Good

6.0

Good

9.7

Exceptional

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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#28 in Best NVIDIA RTX 3060 Graphic Cards
#68 in Best Budget Graphic Cards
#164 in Best 12 GB Graphic Cards
#606 in Best NVIDIA RTX Graphic Cards
#668 in Best Graphic Cards For Video Editing
#728 in Best Graphic Cards For 1080p Gaming
#756 in Best Graphic Cards For Gaming
#760 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming
#828 in Best Graphic Cards

Verdict

The Galax GeForce RTX 3060 1-Click OC is a performance-oriented mid-range graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 3584 CUDA cores and a substantial 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. It operates with a base clock of 1320 MHz and a boost clock of 1777 MHz, which can be further pushed to 1792 MHz via the Xtreme Tuner Plus software. Main pros include its generous VRAM for creative tasks and textures, support for advanced features like DLSS and 2nd Gen Ray Tracing, and a dual 90mm fan cooling system that supports 'Fan Stop' for silent operation at idle. On the downside, the 170W TDP and single 8-pin power connector limit heavy overclocking potential, and its plastic-heavy build quality is often viewed as less premium compared to higher-end competitors.

Technical Specifications of graphics card GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC

Overall score

6.4

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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.

Performance

4.1

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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

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

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

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

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Memory

5.7

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

9.5

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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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity & Media

9.2

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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

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

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

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

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

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Power & Cooling

8.4

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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

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

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

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

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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Design

9.0

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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

258 x 126 x 41.5 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

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

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

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

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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC vs the average graphics card

Why is GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC better than the average graphics card?

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Supports ECC memory
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
21.4% higher user score
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.71 vs 8.000).
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.
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.71 vs 8.000).9.71 vs 8
40 mm shorter card length
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC is shorter than the average graphics card (245 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC is shorter than the average graphics card (245 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.245 mm vs 285 mm
15.4% lower PSU requirement
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
7.1% faster VRAM clock
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
Supports ECC memory
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
7.1% faster VRAM clock
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
15.4% lower PSU requirement
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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.
20.9% lower TDP
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
24.4% lower board power limit
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (170 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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.
40 mm shorter card length
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC is shorter than the average graphics card (245 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.

Platform & Features

Power & Cooling

Why is GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC worse than the average graphics card?

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29.1% lower boost clock speed
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,777 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
31.3% lower base clock speed
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
72 fewer TMUs
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
47.8% lower texture rate
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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.
47.7% lower pixel rate
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
12 fewer ray tracing cores
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
16 fewer ROPs
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
43.6% lower FP32 performance
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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.
41.5% lower PassMark score
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (13,261 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
32 fewer AI cores
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (112 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
38.7% lower gaming score
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (9,000 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
43.3% lower ray tracing score
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5,200 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
57.1% lower FP16 performance
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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.
Older Vulkan version
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
2 older
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
January 2021
Older encoder generation
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
47.6% fewer transistors
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
Narrower decode codec support
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
2 fewer monitors per output type
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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 fewer fans
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
No dual BIOS
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
4.4 dB noisier under load
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.8 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
29.1% lower boost clock speed
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,777 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,777 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1777 MHz vs 2505 MHz
64 bit narrower memory bus
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
1 fewer fans
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
31.3% lower base clock speed
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC 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

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What customers like about GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC?

Excellent value for money as a budget-oriented RTX 3060 model.
Strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, particularly with DLSS and Ray Tracing enabled.
The 12GB of VRAM is highly praised for future-proofing and creative tasks like video editing.
Quiet operation thanks to a larger cooler design and low fan RPM during typical use.
Compact size with a simple single 8-pin power connector makes it compatible with older builds.
Includes a one-click overclocking feature through the Xtreme Tuner mobile app.

What customers dislike about GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 1 Click OC?

Build quality feels lightweight and plasticky compared to premium brands.
Reported to run warm under heavy load, sometimes reaching 70°C-80°C quickly.
Vague installation instructions and poor technical support experiences reported by some users.
Locked power limits can hinder significant manual overclocking beyond the marketing claims.
Lack of RGB lighting may be a downside for users who prioritise aesthetics.
Availability can be limited, sometimes leading to inflated prices that diminish its value.

Expert reviews

tweakpc.de

25/02/2021

Summary of the review

KFA2 GeForce RTX 3060 EX [1-Click OC] im Test - TweakPC

The review by TweakPC covers the KFA2 GeForce RTX 3060 EX [1-Click OC], highlighting its unique configuration and the extreme market conditions at its launch. Based on the GA106 GPU architecture featuring 3,584 ALUs, the card surprisingly includes 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is more VRAM than its pricier siblings, the RTX 3070 and 3080. It features a base clock speed of 1320 MHz and a boost clock of 1807 MHz, which can be marginally raised to 1822 MHz using KFA2's 1-Click OC software. Designed for efficient cooling, the 29 cm long unit uses a short 21 cm PCB paired with an extended heatsink, a premium metal backplate, and dual 10 cm transparent RGB fans. Power delivery is simple, requiring only a single 8-pin PCIe connector to feed its modest 170-watt TDP, while display connectivity includes three DisplayPort 1.4 slots and one HDMI 2.1 port capable of supporting 4K at 120 Hz. Key Pros & Cons Pro: Generous VRAM: The 12 GB buffer offers excellent longevity for complex textures and modern computing. Pro: Smart Airflow Design: The extended cooler...

pcmasters.de

15/01/2023

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KFA2 GeForce RTX 3060 1-Click OC im Test - PCMasters.de

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 3060 1-Click OC (8 GB GDDR6 variant) is a budget-oriented graphics card featuring the Ampere-generation GA106-302-A1 chip with 3,584 CUDA cores, a 128-bit memory bus, and a total bandwidth of 240 GB/s. Built on a short 144.7 mm PCB, the card extends to 245 mm to accommodate a dual 90 mm fan cooling system that allows air to pass directly through the backplate. Testing reveals sufficient performance for popular gaming titles at high settings, and the card manages to outperform its direct AMD competition specifically in 4K ray-tracing scenarios. However, the GPU is strictly limited by a 170W maximum power target, which severely limits manual overclocking gains to minor single-digit percentage increases. Pros and Cons Pros: Quiet Operations: The oversized cooler keeping the card exceptionally quiet and cool, with fans shutting off completely during idle workloads. Build Quality: Robust build quality featuring a sleek, minimalist all-black design without distracting RGB lighting. Ray Tracing Advantage: Solid 4K ray-tracing performance compared to similarly priced rivals. Cons: Poorer Efficiency: Higher power consumption relative to its performance when compared to...

gamezoom.net

25/02/2021

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KFA2 GeForce RTX 3060 EX [1-Click OC] - Gamezoom

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 3060 EX [1-Click OC] is a custom, factory-overclocked graphics card engineered for high-performance 1080p gaming at max settings. Built on Nvidia's Ampere architecture with a 170W TDP and 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, it consistently delivers smooth gameplay exceeding 60 FPS in modern AAA titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 (73 FPS) and Cyberpunk 2077 (63 FPS). The review highlights excellent build quality, a massive triple-slot design with dual 102mm axial fans, customizable RGB lighting, and robust software with smartphone integration. Its semi-passive cooling profile keeps the unit at a cool 36°C during idle desktop workloads, and it benefits heavily from cutting-edge features like Raytracing, DLSS 2.0, and Resizable BAR. However, the hardware does present a few compromises. While the thermal design is highly effective, the dual cooling fans become slightly audible when under intense graphical load. The card's bulky physical footprint also demands careful spatial planning for smaller PC cases. Additionally, the review notes severe market issues at its launch period. Despite Nvidia's target €329 MSRP, poor retail availability drove street prices up to an over-inflated...

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