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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):170 W

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 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.

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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.
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Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

9.6

User score

▼Worse than 72% of graphics cards
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▼Worse than 58%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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%

4.1

Performance

24%

4.7

Memory

12%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 76%
9.6

User score

User score
9.6/ 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.
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Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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%

4.1

Performance

24%

4.7

Memory

12%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

5.8
User score
User score
9.6/ 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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Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.6
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
8,853 points
This graphics card scores 8,853 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 74.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
5,124 points
This graphics card scores 5,124 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 72.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
16,879 points
This graphics card scores 16,879 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 70.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,299 points
This graphics card scores 8,299 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 69.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
12.74 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 12.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 70.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% 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
128 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
360 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 360 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 62% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% 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
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
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
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)
170 W
This graphics card 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
170 W
This graphics card draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
170 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 170 W, which is lower than that of 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
170 W
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Size
235x 124x 42 mm
This graphics card measures 235x124x 42 mm, which is more compact than 83.8% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
235 mm
This graphics card is 235 mm long, which is shorter than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
124 mm
This graphics card is 124 mm tall, which is shorter than 52.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
675 g
This graphics card weighs 675 g, which is lighter than 81.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 50 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (235 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    235 mm vs 285 mm
  • 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
  • 19.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 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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    MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.58 vs 8.000).
    9.58 vs 8
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (235x124 x 42 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    235x124 x 42 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    170 W vs 215 W
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1875 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 19.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 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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    MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.58 vs 8.000).
    9.58 vs 8
  • 2.37x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 2.04x cheaper
    MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).
    £260 vs £530
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1875 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 24.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (170 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    170 W vs 225 W
  • 7 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    60 °C vs 67 °C
  • 50 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (235 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    235 mm vs 285 mm
  • 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
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (235x124 x 42 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    235x124 x 42 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 27.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1807 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,807 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1320 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,320 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card 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
    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
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    112 vs 184
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 27.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1807 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,807 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 31.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1320 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,320 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    112 vs 184
  • 46.9% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (202.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    202.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 46.9% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (86.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    86.74 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 12 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    28 vs 40
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 43.6% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    12.74 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 32 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (112 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    112 vs 144
  • 39.7% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8853 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    8,853 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 25.5% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (16879 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    16,879 points vs 22,653 points
  • 44.1% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5124 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    5,124 points vs 9,166 points
  • 57.1% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    12.74 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 58.3% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 21.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (15000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    15,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    3 MB vs 24 MB
  • 19.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    360 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 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).
    February 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
  • 47.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (12000 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    12,000 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 18 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (55 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    55 °C vs 37 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X

  • Excellent value for 1080p and 1440p gaming on a budget
  • Generous 12GB VRAM is highly effective for video editing and 3D rendering
  • Compact dual-fan design fits easily into smaller PC cases (ITX-friendly)
  • Efficient power consumption, typically requiring only a single 8-pin connector
  • Support for modern features like DLSS and Ray Tracing
  • Silent operation at idle or low temperatures due to 'Zero Frozr' fan technology

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X

  • Plastic backplate and shroud can feel 'flimsy' or 'cheap' compared to premium models
  • Fans can become quite loud and 'rattly' when running at high speeds under heavy load
  • Tends to run hotter than other RTX 3060 models, sometimes reaching 80°C at stock settings
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to factory power limits and smaller heatsink
  • Lack of RGB lighting or aesthetic flair for users who want a flashier build

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X is a performance-focused graphics card featuring 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture with 3584 CUDA cores and a boost clock up to 1807 MHz. It utilizes a dual-fan cooling system with TORX Fan 3.0 technology and a 170W TDP, offering strong 1080p and 1440p gaming capabilities alongside ray tracing and DLSS support. Main pros include its generous 12GB VRAM for future-proofing and its compact design suitable for small-form-factor builds; however, it lacks RGB lighting and can exhibit higher fan noise or thermal levels under heavy loads compared to triple-fan models.

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