GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Reference GPU

Ampere GeForce RTX 30 Series Desktop Desktop GDDR6 2020 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Ampere
Series: GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU Die: GA104
Launch Date: 2020-12-01
CUDA Cores: 4,864
TMUs: 152
ROPs: 80
Memory: 8 GB GDDR6
Bus Width: 256-bit
TDP/TBP: 200 W
Rec. PSU: 550 W
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GPU Codename	GA104
Architecture	Ampere
Launch Date	2020-12-01
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in GeForce RTX 30 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GA104
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-2713
Process Node	Samsung 8 nm
Transistor Count	17.4 billion
Die Size	392 mm²
CUDA Cores	4864
SM Count	38
TMUs	152
ROPs	80
AI Units / Tensor Cores	152
RT Units / RT Cores	38
Base Clock	1,410 MHz
Boost Clock	1,665 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	133.2 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	253.1 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	16.2 TFLOPS
FP16 Throughput	16.2 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.25 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Memory Clock	1,750 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s
L2 Cache	4 MB
L1 Cache	128 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	200 W
Recommended PSU	550 W
Power Connectors	1x 12-pin
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 242 mm length
Card Length	242 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	8.6
Shader Model	6.8
DirectX Support	DirectX 12.2
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.4
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce RTX 30 Series family. It is listed with Ampere architecture and GA104 silicon.

Key reference data: 4,864 CUDA cores/shaders, 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 256-bit memory bus, 200 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a priority page because it brought GA104/Ampere performance into a lower price tier and is a frequent comparison target for RTX 2060 Super, RTX 2080 Super, RTX 3070, and RTX 4060 Ti. The page should distinguish original, LHR, GDDR6X, and GA103 variants.

Launch Context

Launch context should use NVIDIA's December 2020 announcement for release timing and official $399 positioning, then separate review performance from launch claims.

Performance Context

Performance context should compare RTX 3060 Ti against RTX 2060 Super, RTX 2080 Super, RTX 3070, RX 6700 XT, and RTX 4060 Ti only from reviews with methodology.

Architecture Context

Architecture notes should explain Ampere second-generation RTX features and GA104 positioning without treating every RTX 3060 Ti variant as identical.

Collector Relevance

For archival use, record the exact board-partner SKU, PCB revision, VBIOS, cooler, slot width, memory configuration, power connectors, display outputs, factory clocks, and any regional or OEM markings.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, verify the exact model and memory size, stress-test for artifacts, inspect fans, pads, screws, and power connectors, confirm display outputs, check driver support, and be wary of mined, flashed, or counterfeit listings.

Board, Connector, and Cooling Notes

Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Driver and Platform Notes

Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.

Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

ArticleTom's Hardware

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition Review

Review of the RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Source Status

Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.

Pending source review topics:

why it mattered
launch context
performance context
competitive context
driver and platform notes
variant notes

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA GeForce graphics card comparisonOfficial GeForce generation and feature contextOpen source
NVIDIA, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Out Now: Faster Than RTX 2080 SUPER, Starting At $399Official launch/source context for RTX 3060 Ti.Open source
NVIDIA, Ampere GA102 GPU Architecture WhitepaperPrimary architecture source for Ampere RTX 30 Series context.Open source
PC Perspective, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition ReviewPeriod review context for $399 positioning and real benchmark data.Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

Other sources

ASUS, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Series Graphics CardsBoard-partner source for custom RTX 3060 Ti launch variants.Open source

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