NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6 · 170 W
76
/ 100
From $329
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 215 W
76
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB lands at 76 and GeForce RTX 2080 at 76. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 3060 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 2080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 76
vs 76 GeForce RTX 2080
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
76 raster 76
rt 71
ai 73
efficiency 72
GeForce RTX 2080
76 raster 76
rt 71
ai 73
efficiency 69
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| VRAM | ▲ 12 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 170 W | 215 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2018 |
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 2080
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 2080? +
Both score 76 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB worth the price? +
At $329, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 2080 worth the price? +
At $799, GeForce RTX 2080 delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 2080 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.