Based on the Ampere architecture and designed to handle the graphical demands of 1080p gaming, the ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Phoenix 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 1807 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    Single Axial-Tech Fan

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. 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: 2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 WORKS WITH TUF Z370 PLUS CARD ?

A: The ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 TUF GAMING V2 OC Graphics Card is compatible with motherboards which have an available PCIe x16 slot. If nothing is currently occupying this slot in your motherboard, and if your power supply has enough power available, it will be compatible.

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. I have Hp g4 z4 xenon with 750w Psu. Will the 6pin to 8pin adapter you sell work? Thanks Bob

A: I do not recommend using a 6-pin to 8-pin adapter with the RTX 3060 Ti. The RTX 3060 Ti is designed to use up to 200 W of power, and a 6-pin connection from the power supply will not be able to provide enough power to the card.

Q: 5. 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.

Q: 6. What size PSU is needed for this card?

A: The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X OC Graphics Card requires a power supply of at least 550w.

Q: 7. Is this card LHR?

A: This MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X OC Graphics Card is not a LHR variant.

Q: 8. Is this suitable for vMix 24?

A: Very much so. This card will work very well with it.

Q: 9. Is this non LHR?

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

Q: 10. Is this an LHR card?

A: The manufacturer does not specify is this is a LHR card.