MSI
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 170 W · Gaming Trio
73
/ 100
From $372
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 170 W
73
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB lands at 73 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at 73. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 73
vs 73 GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Score breakdown
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
73 raster 73
rt 68
ai 70
efficiency 73
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
73 raster 73
rt 68
ai 70
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 170 W | 170 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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 3060 8GB
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: MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Which is better, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB? +
Both score 73 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the price? +
At $372, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 73 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the price? +
At $299, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 73 — strongest in raster.
Does MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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.