ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6 · 170 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB lands at 85 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at 76. That puts ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GBTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB leads on raster (85 vs 76).
Ray tracing
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GBRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB leads on rt (80 vs 71).
AI workloads
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GBLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB leads on ai (82 vs 73).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB more score per dollar ($405 vs $912).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 350 W | 170 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2021 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +
At $912, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB worth the price? +
At $405, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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.
Which is better for 4K gaming, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB — leads on raster (85 vs 76). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12GB? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 12GB — leads on rt (80 vs 71). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.