ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 170 W · ROG Strix
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Blackwell · 32 GB · 620 W
GeForce RTX 5090 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB lands at 73 and GeForce RTX 5090 Super at 99. That puts GeForce RTX 5090 Super ahead by 26 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 5090 Super if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5090 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 170 W | 620 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5090 Super? +
GeForce RTX 5090 Super scores 99 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 26. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the price? +
At $372, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 73 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 5090 Super worth the price? +
At $2,199, GeForce RTX 5090 Super delivers a Specdex score of 99 — strongest in rt.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5090 Super 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.