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RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 3060

The RTX 3060 Ti is about 26% faster than the RTX 3060 in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RTX 3060 Ti averages about 143 FPS and the RTX 3060 about 113 FPS.

NVIDIARTX 3060 Ti215 performance score8 GB · Ampere26% faster
NVIDIARTX 3060170 performance score12 GB · Ampere

RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 3060: FPS in games

Estimated average FPS at 1080p, High settings, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ.

RTX 3060 TiRTX 3060
Cyberpunk 2077
88
70
Counter-Strike 2
331
262
Call of Duty®
121
96
Forza Horizon 5
127
100
Red Dead Redemption 2
94
74
Marvel Rivals
83
65
Apex Legends™
187
148
Baldur's Gate 3
110
87

1080p vs 1440p vs 4K

Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.

ResolutionRTX 3060 TiRTX 3060
1080p143 FPS113 FPS
1440p97 FPS77 FPS
4K60 FPS47 FPS

Can they run the new games?

How each graphics card compares with the official graphics card requirements of new PC games.

GameRTX 3060 TiRTX 3060
Resident Evil RequiemMeets recommendedMeets recommended
Forza Horizon 6Meets recommendedMeets recommended
Gears of War: E-DayMeets minimumMeets minimum
Crimson DesertMeets recommendedMeets minimum
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Meets recommendedMeets minimum
Phantom Blade ZeroMeets recommendedMeets minimum

Specs

RTX 3060 TiRTX 3060
Performance score215 ✓170
Video memory (VRAM)8 GB12 GB ✓
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power (board)200 W170 W ✓
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS (no Frame Generation)DLSS (no Frame Generation)
Released20202021
Typical price (US)$265$300

Official specs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Performance score: GTX 1060 6GB = 100. Prices: the cheaper of the usual new price and the typical used (eBay) price, October 2026. They change every week.

Which one should you buy?

  • The RTX 3060 has more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB). That helps at 1440p, with Ultra textures and in big new games.
  • The RTX 3060 uses about 30 W less power, so it runs cooler and needs a smaller power supply.
  • For the money, the RTX 3060 Ti gives about 43% more performance per dollar (about $265 vs $300).
Buy the RTX 3060 Ti if…
  • you want the most FPS (26% faster)
  • you want the best value for your money
Buy the RTX 3060 if…
  • you play at 1440p or with Ultra textures (more VRAM)
  • you have a small power supply or a compact case

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FAQ

Is the RTX 3060 Ti better than the RTX 3060?

Yes. The RTX 3060 Ti is about 26% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (High settings) it averages about 143 FPS vs 113 FPS.

Which is better for 1440p, the RTX 3060 Ti or the RTX 3060?

At 1440p High, our estimate is about 97 FPS for the RTX 3060 Ti and 77 FPS for the RTX 3060 on average in recent games. More VRAM also helps at 1440p: RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB, RTX 3060 12 GB.

How are these numbers calculated?

Every graphics card has a gaming performance score (GTX 1060 6GB = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.

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How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.