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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 170 W

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

6.0

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%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

9.4

User score

Good
5.6

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%

3.5

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.6

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

Good
9.4

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%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    2.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    2.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC is a mid-range graphics card featuring 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1792 MHz. Built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture with 3584 CUDA cores, it utilizes the Windforce 2X cooling system, which includes two 90mm alternate spinning fans and pure copper heat pipes that directly touch the GPU for efficient thermal management. Its main pros include a compact 198mm length suitable for small builds, high VRAM capacity for texture-heavy titles, and support for advanced features like DLSS and 2nd Gen Ray Tracing. However, some cons include the lack of integrated RGB lighting and limited performance for 4K gaming compared to higher-tier 30-series cards.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC

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%

3.5

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.6

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

5.6
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a technical score of 5.57 points, which is lower than that of 69.4% 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%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.7
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4.6
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9.4
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a user score of 9.38 points, which is higher than that of 88.6% 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.
10
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

6.9
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 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

8,628 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC scores 8628 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 65.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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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

8,260 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC scores 8260 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

12.85 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC delivers 12.85 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 73.1% 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

12 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% 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 WINDFORCE OC 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

192 bit
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% 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

360 GB/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC reaches 360 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 62.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% 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 WINDFORCE OC 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 WINDFORCE OC 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

12 Ultimate
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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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 WINDFORCE OC 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 WINDFORCE OC 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 WINDFORCE OC 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 WINDFORCE OC 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 WINDFORCE OC 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

170 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a TDP of 170 W, which is lower than that of 63.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% 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

170 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 64.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

550 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.8% 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

170 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a board power limit of 170 W, which is lower than that of 65.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% 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

198 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC is 198 mm long, which is shorter than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% 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

121 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC is 121 mm tall, which is shorter than 62.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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 WINDFORCE OC vs the average graphics card

  • 96x larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (3,072 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (3,072 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.3072 MB vs 32 MB
  • 87.37 mm shorter card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC is shorter than the average graphics card (198 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC is shorter than the average graphics card (198 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.198 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
  • 17.3% higher user score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.38 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 WINDFORCE OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.38 vs 8.000).9.38 vs 8
  • 4.34x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).
    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.
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).10 vs 2.3
  • 96x larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (3,072 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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.
  • Newer shader model
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 87.37 mm shorter card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC is shorter than the average graphics card (198 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Design
  • 28.3% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,792 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 20 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,320 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 12 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 46.7% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (200.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 47.9% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (86 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 80 fewer AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (112 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 23.9% lower gaming score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,628 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 56.4% lower FP16 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 19.6% lower memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 2 older
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,021 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer fans
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 28.3% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,792 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 WINDFORCE OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,792 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1792 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 20 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 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 WINDFORCE OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.28 vs 48
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,320 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 WINDFORCE OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,320 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1320 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 12 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.112 vs 184
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC?

  • Excellent 1080p performance for modern AAA games at High/Ultra settings
  • Large 12GB VRAM buffer provides future-proofing and handles memory-intensive creative tasks
  • Efficient Windforce cooling system keeps temperatures low, typically under 70°C
  • Relatively quiet operation with a semi-passive fan mode that stops at low loads
  • Compact dual-fan design fits easily into smaller PC cases
  • Solid build quality featuring a protective metal backplate for rigidity

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC?

  • Ray tracing performance is mediocre and often requires settings to be lowered for playability
  • Dated Ampere architecture lacks support for newer DLSS 3 features like Frame Generation
  • Plastic shroud can feel a bit cheap compared to premium enthusiast models
  • RGB lighting is minimal and requires specific Gigabyte software that some find buggy
  • Often priced too close to newer, more efficient alternatives like the RTX 4060
  • Minor reports of dried-out thermal paste or poor thermal pad contact over long-term use

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