
The EVGA XC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB stands out as a notable option in NVIDIA's 30-series lineup. Launched as a mid-range option, it was among the first non-Founders Edition cards. While EVGA shortly stopped producing GPUs after the release of this card, it did a good job at this sleek, compact all-black design.
Released in 2021, it was initially positioned as an upgrade for gamers user older 10-series or 20-series GPUs, with a launch MSRP of $329 USD. Currently, it can be found at an average price of $398 USD from various manufacturers, including EVGA, MSI, Gigabyte, and Zotac.
While it cannot compete with the newer RTX 4060, the RTX 3060 is still a viable option for 1080p. Since its release, there has been room for performance upgrades, but for users focused on gaming at 1080p without pushing for higher resolutions, the card still holds up. However, the price-to-performance ratio is now more competitive, especially with the introduction of the 40-series.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GOOD
- 1080p Gaming
Although it cannot compete with the newer RTX 4060, the RTX 3060 remains a decent choice for 1080p.
THE BAD
- Future-Proof
There's definitely room for upgrades, and as games get more and more demanding, this card may quickly fall behind.
THE REST
- Overall
The EVGA XC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB still holds up reasonable well for 1080p gaming. While it may not be suitable for 1440p or 4K resolutions, users who aren't looking to upgrade just yet, can still game at 1080p.
The EVGA XC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 EVGA, 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 output, and 1 x HDMI v2.1 port.
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Front of the box.
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Front of the card.
The EVGA XC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 EVGA, 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 output, and 1 x HDMI v2.1 port.
In terms of gaming performance, the XC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers solid results at 1080p, providing smooth and enjoyable gameplay for most modern titles. However, it struggles with higher resolutions like 1440p and will require lowering in-game settings to achieve acceptable performance.
The 12GB of VRAM definitely gives it an edge over the 8GB version of the RTX 3060, especially in more demanding games, making it a decent option for gamers looking to stick with 1080p without upgrading to the latest hardware.
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