Based on the Ampere architecture and designed to handle the graphical demands of 1080p gaming, the ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Dual OC White Edition Graphics Card brings the power of real-time ray tracing and AI to your PC games. The GPU features 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a 192-bit memory interface, offering improved performance and power efficiency over the previous Turing-based generation.

The front panel of the card features a variety of outputs, such as DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 48 Gb/s bandwidth and a range of higher resolutions and refresh rates, including 8K at 60fps, 4K at 120fps, and even up to 10K. The RTX 3060 is not just about high-resolution gaming. Computationally intensive programs can utilize the GPU's 4864 cores to accelerate tasks using CUDA and other APIs.

For cooling, ASUS implemented a single Axial-tech fan, providing improved airflow and dispersion.

Boostable up to 1867 MHz    3584 CUDA Cores    Ampere Architecture    12GB of GDDR6 VRAM    15 Gb/s Memory Speed    192-Bit Memory Interface    HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4a    7680 x 4320 Max Digital Resolution    PCIe 4.0 x16 Interface    Dual Axial-Tech Fans

The NVIDIA Ampere architecture can deliver twice the FP32 throughput of the previous generation. Its 2nd Gen RT cores provide enhanced ray tracing and shading while its 3rd Gen Tensor Cores can run AI-powered technologies efficiently.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX platform enables real-time ray tracing of objects and environments with physically accurate shadows, reflections, refractions, and global illumination.

NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is AI rendering that boosts frame rates while still providing optimal image quality using the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on the GeForce RTX platform. This gives you the performance you need to maximize ray tracing settings and resolutions for an immersive visual experience.

The HDMI 2.1 interface provides increased bandwidth, allowing a single cable to output to 8K HDR TVs for ultra-high-resolution gaming.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the card support SLI and dual cards?

A: The ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Dual V2 OC Graphics Card is not SLI compatible, but can sit alongside a second card in a system that supports it.

Q: 2. Over-heating problems in 3060 Series -- Does ASUS have that problem? There are many recent reports in AskUbuntu about this problem, anybody who has purchased this card have had these problems?

A: The ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Dual V2 OC Graphics Card (B&H # ASDR3060O122) is not known to have any significant overheating problems unique to the 3060 series. To avoid overheating, it is best to stick to safe installation practices and to avoid forcing parts into housing that may be too small or have poor airflow.

Q: 3. ASUS website says "Warranty period may differ regionally, please check with your purchase Site". What is the warranty period on this item?

A: The ASUS RTX 3060 Dual V2 OC Edition comes with a limited 3-year warranty from Asus.

Q: 4. Is this non LHR?

A: All newly manufactured RTX 3080, 3070, and 3060 Ti GPUs are lite hash rate.

Q: 5. Is this compatible with a Dell XPS 8940 with a 500W PSU?

A: The recommended PSU wattage for the ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Dual V2 OC Graphics Card is 650W; I wouldn't recommend using it in a PC with a 500W PSU.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with a 9700K, which can only run PCIe 3.0?

A: This Asus RTX 3060 is compatible with an i7-9700k.

Q: 7. This card does not come with power cables, and I do not have any extra for my modular power supply. What cable can I buy?

A: You will need a 1x 8-Pin cable to connect this ASUS GeForce RTX 4060 Dual OC Graphics Card to your power supply.

Q: 8. Does the card support SLI and dual card syncing?

A: The ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 TUF GAMING V2 OC Graphics Card does not support SLI or dual sync.

Q: 9. Will this work with a gold rated 600W PSU, or will I need to upgrade the PSU as well?

A: The ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Dual OC Graphics Card (B&H # ASDR4070012G) recommends a 650W power supply.

Q: 10. Will this card also handle Virtual Reality? Meaning - I want to wear my Virtual Reality headset while placing Minecraft. My current video card will not handle this task, but another card called a 3070 will. I am wondering if this one will as well.

A: You can use a 3060 for VR. A 3070 will give better performance.