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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite 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.

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of graphics cards
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

44%

5.1

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

9.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 63%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 78%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

44%

5.1

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

9.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

6.5
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 77.3% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
12,000 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 12,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
7,400 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 7,400 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 61.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
19,523 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card 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
8,654 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 8,654 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 66.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
17.36 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 17.36 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 60.9% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card 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
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card 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
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card 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
1.4
This graphics card 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
4.6
This graphics card 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
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card 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
7680x4320
This graphics card 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card 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
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
200 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card 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
200 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card 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
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
220 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W, which is lower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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Size
296x 117x 56 mm
Length
296 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 296 mm long, which is longer than 54.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
56 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 56 mm tall, which is shorter than 95.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.75 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.75 slot/s, which is wider than 67.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,050 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,050 g, which is heavier than 51.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite vs the average graphics card

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  • 69 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (56 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    56 mm vs 125 mm
  • 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
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.76 vs 8.000).
    8.76 vs 8
  • 3.65x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.76 vs 8.000).
    8.76 vs 8
  • 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
  • 3.65x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    129.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 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
  • 69 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (56 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    56 mm vs 125 mm
  • 28.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1785 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,785 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1410 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 28.8% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (271.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    271.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • 28.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1785 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,785 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 (1410 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 28.8% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (271.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    271.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 18.4% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card 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.
    133.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 23.1% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (17.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    17.36 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 13.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19523 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    19,523 points vs 22,653 points
  • 18.2% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    12,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 19.3% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7400 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    7,400 points vs 9,166 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 (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 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
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card 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
  • 2 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    March 2021
    2,021 vs 2,023
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • 32.9% larger GPU die
    This graphics card 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.
    392 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card 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).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 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
  • 0.25 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.75 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite

  • Excellent cooling performance with the Windforce 3X system, maintaining low temperatures even under heavy load
  • Whisper-quiet operation due to a robust heatsink and high-quality fans
  • Strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, significantly outpacing previous generations like the 1060 or 1660 series
  • High build quality featuring a sturdy metal backplate that prevents GPU sag
  • Aesthetically pleasing design with unique RGB fan lighting and a gunmetal finish
  • Significant overclocking headroom with a 115MHz factory boost over reference speeds
  • Generous 4-year warranty provided upon online registration

What we don't like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite

  • Software issues, specifically with Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, which many users find buggy and difficult to use
  • Large physical footprint (2.7-slot thickness) that may not fit in smaller Mini-ITX cases or may block adjacent PCIe slots
  • Unconventional display output configuration (2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort) which may be a drawback for users needing three DisplayPorts
  • Higher price point compared to entry-level 3060 Ti models, sometimes approaching 3070 pricing without a proportional performance jump
  • RGB brightness is described by some users as being relatively dim or deep-set within the card
  • The 8GB VRAM capacity is noted as a potential limitation for 4K gaming or future-proofing compared to the non-Ti 12GB variant

Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite is a high-end custom graphics card based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, featuring 4,864 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1,785 MHz. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth and a 14,000 MHz effective memory speed. Its standout features include the Windforce 3X cooling system with alternate spinning 80mm fans, a dual BIOS for silent or performance modes, and customizable RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting. Key pros include excellent 1440p gaming performance, a robust 4-year warranty upon registration, and superior thermal management. However, its large triple-slot design (296mm length) may not fit in smaller cases, and it has a higher power draw of 220W compared to the reference model.

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