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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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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC 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.

GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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%

6.3

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

6.3

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 65% of graphics cards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▲Better than 62%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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%

5.0

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.1

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

9.0

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

▼Worse than 64%
8.0

Reviews 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)
2 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.
▲Better than 51%
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet

What owners say about the GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC

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 GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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%

5.0

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.1

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

9.0

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.3
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
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Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
12,175 points
This graphics card scores 12,175 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
7,038 points
This graphics card scores 7,038 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
28,243 points
This graphics card scores 28,243 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 66.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
9,955 points
This graphics card scores 9,955 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 60.8% 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
220 W
This graphics card draws 220 W under peak load, which is lower than 47.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.6% 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
257x 132x 42 mm
Length
242.5 mm
This graphics card is 242.5 mm long, which is shorter than 72.5% of graphics cards.
Height
118.65 mm
This graphics card is 118.65 mm tall, which is shorter than 66% 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
1,100 g
This graphics card weighs 1,100 g, which is heavier than 54.9% of Graphics cards and equal to 1% of Graphics cards.
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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
  • 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
  • 39.7 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (242.5 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    242.5 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 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)
    2 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.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 24.8% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,243 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    28,243 points vs 22,638 points
  • 6.35 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (118.7 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    118.65 mm vs 125 mm
  • 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 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.
    8.0 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
  • 24.8% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,243 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    28,243 points vs 22,638 points
  • 3.65x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 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 LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 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
  • 39.7 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (242.5 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    242.5 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 6.35 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (118.7 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    118.65 mm vs 125 mm
  • 32.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,680 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,680 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
  • 19.2% lower sentiment score
    6.3 vs 7.8
  • 32.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,680 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,680 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
  • 17.6% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12,175 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    12,175 points vs 14,779 points
  • 23.1% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,038 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    7,038 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
  • 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.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Sh1n Boo
≈ estimated
14/06/2021
Hands-on review · gaming tests, overclocking and app features
Verdict
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC keeps temperatures low and offers mobile app control, making it a good pick for small ITX builds.
9.0
goldfries
≈ estimated
03/12/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks, temperatures and power draw vs RTX 3070
Verdict
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC comes close to RTX 3070 performance at a lower price, making it a strong value pick.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio, often cited as one of the most affordable 3060 Ti variants
  • Strong thermal performance with load temperatures frequently staying below 70°C
  • Capable 1440p gaming performance, significantly outperforming previous generation cards like the RTX 2080 Super
  • Compact dual-fan design suitable for smaller PC builds
  • Quiet operation under typical gaming loads
  • Includes a metal backplate for added rigidity and better heat dissipation

What customers don't like about GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC

  • Lacks RGB lighting, which may not appeal to users seeking a specific aesthetic
  • 8GB of VRAM is increasingly viewed as a potential bottleneck for future AAA titles at high settings
  • Fans can become noticeably loud when pushed to maximum speeds or under heavy stress
  • Basic, plain black plastic shroud design that lacks a 'premium' feel
  • Performance is slightly lower (roughly 10-15%) compared to the RTX 3070

Verdict

The Galax GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 1-Click OC is built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 4,864 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 memory, and a 256-bit memory interface that provides 448 GB/s of bandwidth. It operates with a base clock of 1,410 MHz and a boost clock of 1,665 MHz, which can be increased to 1,680 MHz via the 1-Click OC feature in the Xtreme Tuner Plus software. Main characteristics include a dual-slot design with twin 90mm fans, a 200W TDP powered by a single 8-pin connector, and support for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a. Pros include its excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, compact size for smaller cases, and efficient cooling that keeps temperatures under 70°C. However, its primary cons are the lack of RGB lighting for aesthetic-focused builds and its limited capability for demanding 4K gaming compared to higher-tier cards.

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