GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB
Compare the GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB on real gaming benchmarks and full specifications. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so this comparison covers performance and specs, with current pricing for the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB.
The short answer
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card at 1080p.
- GeForce RTX 3080 is about 74% faster at 1080p (gaming index 62 vs 35).
- GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB carries more VRAM (12GB vs 10GB), an edge at 4K and in memory-heavy games.
- GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB draws less power (170W vs 320W), so it runs cooler and asks less of your PSU.
Gaming performance
Gaming score: geometric mean of in-game FPS, normalized so the RTX 5090 = 100. Switch resolution with the toggle above.
GeForce RTX 3080 is about 74% faster at 1080p.
Performance per dollar
This needs a current price for both cards. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so it cannot be calculated for this matchup. The gaming and specs comparisons above still apply.
What to buy instead
The GeForce RTX 3080 was replaced by the GeForce RTX 4080.
Specs head-to-head
Productivity & compute
Where to buy
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GBfrom $463.99
- MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X235 mm$463.99
- $472.09
- ZOTAC RTX 3060 Twin Edge OCOC224 mm$494.99
- ASUS DUAL RTX 3060 V2200 mm$499.99
- MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X OCOC235 mm$529.99
- MSI RTX 3060 GAMING X276 mm$533.80
- $679.99
- GIGABYTE RTX 3060 GAMING OCOC282 mm$680.00
- ZOTAC RTX 3060 Twin Edge224 mm$798.88
| Version | Boost Clock | Length | Color | From | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X | — | 235 mm | — | $463.99 | | |
| GIGABYTE RTX 3060 GAMING OC Rev. 2.0OC | — | 282 mm | — | $472.09 | | |
| ZOTAC RTX 3060 Twin Edge OCOC | — | 224 mm | — | $494.99 | | |
| ASUS DUAL RTX 3060 V2 | — | 200 mm | — | $499.99 | | |
| MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X OCOC | — | 235 mm | — | $529.99 | | |
| MSI RTX 3060 GAMING X | — | 276 mm | — | $533.80 | | |
| ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3060 V2 GAMING OCOC | — | 300 mm | — | $679.99 | | |
| GIGABYTE RTX 3060 GAMING OCOC | — | 282 mm | — | $680.00 | | |
| ZOTAC RTX 3060 Twin Edge | — | 224 mm | — | $798.88 | |
GeForce RTX 3080no stock
No in-stock versions right now. See the GeForce RTX 3080
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