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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB — Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6 · 170 W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6 · 170 W

76
/ 100
From $329
VS
GeForce RTX 2080 — Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 215 W
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

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB versus GeForce RTX 2080 — full spec comparison
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.