
The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition White 8GB is a version of the RTX 3060 that comes with smaller VRAM compared to other models. Similar to other cards in the RTX 3060 line, such as the EVGA XC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, this GPU was launched as a mid-range option in NVIDIA's 30-series lineup.
Released in 2021 with an initial MSRP of $329 USD, it has become harder to find new ones at that price as of publication date. This white variant of the card can occasionally be found for around $435 USD, while other versions from manufacturers like EVGA, MSI, Gigabyte, and Zotac are available at an average price of $398 USD.
Although the RTX 3060 struggles to compete with newer GPUs like the RTX 4060, it remains a viable option for 1080p gaming. The 8GB version may have some performance limitations compared to the 12GB variant, but the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC 8GB comes overclocked out of the box at 1867 MHz, offering a slight performance boost over the default clock speed of 1837 MHz.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GOOD
- 1080p Gaming
Acceptable performance for 1080p gaming, despite its smaller VRAM and being based on an older GPU architecture. May struggle with higher resolutions, users can still achieve playable frame rates by lowering some in-game settings in more demanding titles.
THE BAD
- Future-Proof
As newer games demand more resources, the RTX 3060 OC 8GB will quickly fall behind in performance, making it less suitable for users looking for a long-term investment.
THE REST
- Overall
The Dual RTX 3060 OC 8GB delivered sufficient performance for 1080p gaming. It may not be suitable for 1440p or 4K resolutions, users who aren't looking to upgrade just yet, can still game at 1080p, or maybe even 1440p but with lower in-game settings.
The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition 8GB utilizes 8nm technology and is built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture. The card is based on the GA106 graphics processor, which has 12,000 million transistors within a 276 mm2 die. It features 48 Render Output Units (ROPs), 112 texture mapping units, 3584 shading units, and 28 ray tracing cores. With a typical board power of 170W, the card tested by Labs is manufactured by ASUS, and has a dual-slot, dual-fan design that fits in most computer cases. It has the standard RTX 30-series 3 x DisplayPort v1.4 outputs, and 1 x HDMI v2.1 port.
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Front of the box.
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Front of the card.
The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition 8GB supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience and G-SYNC features. As well as NVIDIA’s full suite of DLSS 3 and ray tracing technologies.
It features NVIDIA’s 7th Generation Encoder, and 5th Generation Decoder, with full support for H264 Encode/Decode, and H265/HEVC Encode/Decode, but only AV1 Decode.
In terms of performance, the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition 8GB delivered decent results at 1080p, capable of satisfactory game play for most modern titles. However, it will struggle with higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, and will require lowering in-game settings to achieve smooth performance.
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