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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£420
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 200 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.3

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%

6.1

Technical Score

10.0%

8.5

User score

Good
6.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.6

Performance

24.0%

5.1

Memory

12.0%

9.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.1

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

Good
8.5

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%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

7.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
(117)
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4.3
(31)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Excellent
  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro is a factory-overclocked graphics card featuring 4,864 CUDA cores and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface, delivering a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. Key characteristics include the WindForce 3X cooling system with three 80mm alternate-spinning fans, a protective metal backplate, and a dual BIOS for switching between OC and silent modes. Main pros include excellent 1440p gaming performance, efficient heat dissipation that keeps the GPU under 67°C under load, and the inclusion of two HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4a outputs for versatile connectivity. Potential cons include a bulky 2.5-slot design (approximately 281mm in length) that may not fit in smaller cases, reports of audible coil whine in some units, and a power requirement of a 650W PSU via one 8-pin and one 6-pin connector.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.6

Performance

24.0%

5.1

Memory

12.0%

9.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.1

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

6.1
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a technical score of 6.09 points, which is lower than that of 56.7% 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%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

7.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(117)
amazon
4.3
(31)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

8.5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a user score of 8.54 points, which is higher than that of 71.2% 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.
7.3
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a popularity of 7.3 points, which is higher than 70.1% 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%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

6.9
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 54.4% 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

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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

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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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

17.22 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro delivers 17.22 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 62.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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

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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

2
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 51.3% 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

250 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% 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

650 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% 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

270 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a board power limit of 270 W, which is higher than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% 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

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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

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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

286 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro is 286 mm long, which is longer than 50.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% 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

115 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro is 115 mm tall, which is shorter than 80.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% 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

2.5 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% 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

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro vs the average graphics card

  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 12 mm lower card height
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.115 mm vs 127 mm
  • 16 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 6.7% higher user score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.54 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.
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.54 vs 8.000).8.54 vs 8
  • Newer shader model
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
    What it is: Highest supported Shader Model version
    When it matters: When new rendering features require a newer shader feature set.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).6.9 vs 6.8
  • 16 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer shader model
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 12 mm lower card height
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 29.2% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 26.6% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 28.6% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (269 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (38 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 40 fewer AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (152 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 32 fewer TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (152 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 24.7% lower FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (17.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 14.3% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (141.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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.
  • 93.8% less Infinity Cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 60% larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 28.8% larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 10 °C higher idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (48 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 22.7% higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (270 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 29.2% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1770 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 60% larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1410 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 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
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • 28.6% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (269 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (269 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.269 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (38 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (38 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.38 vs 48
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro?

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance, often comparable to the RTX 2080 Super
  • Highly effective triple-fan Windforce 3X cooling system that keeps load temperatures under 70°C
  • Quiet operation, especially when utilizing the Dual BIOS 'Silent' mode
  • Strong overclocking potential due to a custom PCB and higher power limit than the Founders Edition
  • Good build quality featuring a protective metal backplate and dual HDMI 2.1 ports

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro?

  • Gigabyte's RGB Fusion 2.0 software is widely reported as buggy and slow
  • The physical size of the card is quite large (triple-slot), which may not fit in smaller cases
  • Minor audible coil whine reported by some users in specific high-load scenarios
  • Retail pricing was historically significantly higher than the NVIDIA MSRP
  • Fan shroud design is plastic-heavy and considered dated by some reviewers

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guru3d.com
01/12/2020
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC PRO review TechPowerUp

The Guru3D review highlights the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC PRO 8G as an exceptional mid-range graphics card that delivers raw gaming performance matching or slightly exceeding the premium, last-generation GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Built on NVIDIA's 8nm Ampere architecture, this specific model features 4,864 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM running at 14 Gbps, and an...Read more

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techpowerup.com
01/12/2020
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro Review

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro is a premium, factory-overclocked card featuring the Ampere architecture and a robust WindForce 3X cooler, outperforming the RTX 2080 Super with excellent 1440p performance and low 62°C temperatures. Key features include a dual-BIOS, high power limits for overclocking, and an idle fan-stop mode. Conversely, the card is quite loud due to...Read more

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noticias3d.com
01/12/2020
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G

The review from Noticias3D provides an in-depth performance evaluation of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G, positioning it as a strong mid-range contender evaluated directly against the next-tier RTX 3070. Testing was conducted on a high-end system featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, an MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE motherboard, and 32 GB of DDR4 memory running at 3,600 MHz. The...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
01/12/2020
Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G Review en Español (Análisis completo) and

The Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G delivers excellent overall cooling and reliable gaming performance, matching or slightly trailing high-end custom models like the Asus ROG Strix. Built on Samsung’s 8nm Ampere architecture, the card features 4,864 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory. It comes with a factory boost clock of 1,770 MHz, which stable real-world gaming scenarios...Read more

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