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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£800VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC 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.

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
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%

6.4

Technical score

10%

9.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of graphics cards
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.0

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

9.4

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 63%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.0

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

9.4

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

6.4
User score
User score
9.4/ 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%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
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:
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC 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
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

6.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
12,000 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
7,300 points
This graphics card scores 7,300 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
19,523 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
6,376 points
This graphics card scores 6,376 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 77.9% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
16.49 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 16.49 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 61.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 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
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
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
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
14 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 14 Gbps, which is slower than on 60.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
200 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 51.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
224 W
This graphics card draws 224 W under peak load, which is higher than 51.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 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
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
200 W
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Size
222.1x 115.6x 38.2 mm
Length
222.1 mm
This graphics card is 222.1 mm long, which is shorter than 85% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
115.6 mm
This graphics card is 115.6 mm tall, which is shorter than 72% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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
1,040 g
This graphics card weighs 1,040 g, which is heavier than 50.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 62.9 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (222.1 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    222.1 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
  • 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
  • 17.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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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    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
    the average graphics card
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.38 vs 8.000).
    9.38 vs 8
  • 9.4 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.37x more popular
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 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
  • 17.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
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    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
    the average graphics card
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.38 vs 8.000).
    9.38 vs 8
  • 2.37x more popular
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 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
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 62.9 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (222.1 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    222.1 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
  • 9.4 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 32.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1695 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,695 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (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
  • 9.3% worse value for money
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.59 vs 7.2).
    6.59 vs 7.2
  • 50.9% more expensive
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£800 vs £530).
    £800 vs £530
  • 32.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1695 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,695 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
  • 13.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (330 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    330 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
  • 28.2% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 16.9% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (135.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    135.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 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
  • 20.4% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7300 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    7,300 points vs 9,166 points
  • 47.2% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (6376 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    6,376 points vs 12,074 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
  • 3 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    December 2020
    2,020 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
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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.
  • 30 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (30 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    30 dB vs 0 dB
  • 6.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (42 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    42 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC

  • Compact dual-slot design fits easily into small form factor (SFF) cases.
  • Solid 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, comparable to an RTX 2080 Super.
  • Efficient power usage requiring only a single 8-pin PCIe connector.
  • Includes a metal backplate for added structural rigidity and heat dissipation.
  • Generally more affordable than premium triple-fan custom models.
  • Five-year extended warranty available in certain regions after registration.

What we don't like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC

  • High noise levels under load, often reaching 41-42 dBa, making it louder than the Founders Edition.
  • Lack of 'fan stop' or '0dB' technology in some firmware versions, meaning fans spin even at idle.
  • Thermal performance is average; the small heatsink can lead to higher operating temperatures compared to larger cards.
  • Minimalist aesthetic with only white LED lighting, which may not appeal to users wanting full RGB customization.
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to strict power limits and the smaller cooling solution.
  • Reports of inconsistent customer service and RMA experiences from some users.

Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 4,864 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It offers a factory-overclocked boost speed of 1695 MHz and utilizes the IceStorm 2.0 cooling system with two 90mm fans and a metal wraparound backplate for enhanced durability. Its main strengths include excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, support for 2nd Gen Ray Tracing and DLSS, and a small form factor (222.1 mm length) that fits easily into most cases. However, some users note that it can run loud under heavy loads and may reach high operating temperatures near 80°C in poorly ventilated systems.

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