Quick answer
The RTX 3060 Ti is a C-tier graphics card in our GPU tier list (gaming score 43, RTX 4090 = 100), built for 1080p gaming. With a fast CPU it averages about 108 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p and 36 FPS at 4K in a typical AAA game at high settings. 8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there. Its maker recommends a 600W power supply.
RTX 3060 Ti Specs
| Spec | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|
| Maker | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Boost clock | 1670 MHz |
| CUDA Cores | 4,864 |
| Board power | 200W |
| Maker’s recommended PSU | 600W |
| Upscaling / frame generation | DLSS upscaling (no DLSS Frame Generation; FSR 3 frame generation works in games that offer it) |
| Released | 2020 |
| ComputingSkill gaming score | 43 (C tier) |
Specs: RTX 3060 Ti official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).
RTX 3060 Ti Gaming Performance (Estimated FPS)
Average FPS from the FPS Calculator’s formula for a typical AAA game, paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D so the card is the limit wherever it can be. Figures marked * are held back by the CPU instead. Ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation are not included; they are estimates, not benchmarks.
| Settings | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 183 | 124 | 77 |
| Medium | 140 | 95 | 59 |
| High | 108 | 73 | 36 |
| Ultra | 86 | 53 | 27 |
| Esports titles, high | 323 | 219 | 135 |
In the GPU tier list the RTX 3060 Ti sits in C tier: 1080p gaming at high settings. In games that support it, DLSS upscaling (no DLSS Frame Generation; FSR 3 frame generation works in games that offer it) can raise these frame rates, at some cost in image quality or input latency. How upscaling and frame generation work.
Is 8GB of VRAM Enough on the RTX 3060 Ti?
8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there. The rule is the GPU VRAM Calculator’s minimum for each resolution and texture level (1080p: 6GB at high, 8GB at ultra; 1440p: 8GB / 10GB; 4K: 12GB / 14GB). Short on VRAM, a game stutters or swaps textures rather than simply losing frames.
Best CPU for the RTX 3060 Ti
At 1080p, the Core i3-12100F is the most modest current CPU that runs the RTX 3060 Ti without a noticeable CPU bottleneck (under 15% in our engine, typical AAA game at high settings). A faster CPU still helps in esports and CPU-heavy games, where the CPU sets the frame rate far more often.
| CPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Pair page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i3-12100F | Balanced | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | Balanced | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 5 5600X | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Core i5-12400F | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Core i5-14600K | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
“GPU-limited” is normal and means the card is the part working hardest. A CPU % is how much of the card goes unused. Check any other pair in the PC Bottleneck Calculator.
What PSU Does the RTX 3060 Ti Need?
The RTX 3060 Ti’s maker recommends a 600W power supply, and the card itself draws up to about 200W. With a Core i3-12100F, the PSU Calculator estimates a full-load draw of about 370W for the whole PC and recommends a 600W unit (30% headroom, rounded up). A power-hungry CPU such as a Core i9 needs more, so check your exact parts.
Similar Graphics Cards
| Graphics card | Score | VRAM | FPS 1440p high | Board power | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 46 | 8GB | 75 | 160W | 2023 |
| RTX 5060 | 45 | 8GB | 73 | 145W | 2025 |
| RTX 3060 Ti | 43 | 8GB | 73 | 200W | 2020 |
| Arc B580 | 41 | 12GB | 70 | 190W | 2024 |
| RX 6650 XT | 40 | 8GB | 65 | 180W | 2022 |
Head-to-head comparisons: RTX 3060 Ti vs RX 6700 XT.
Try the RTX 3060 Ti with your own CPU, resolution and settings in the FPS Calculator, or see which games it runs in Can I Run It.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RTX 3060 Ti good for 1440p gaming?
It manages about 73 FPS at 1440p high in a typical AAA game with a fast CPU, but it is below the level our PC Upgrade Calculator calls comfortable for 1440p (score 43 vs 50), so newer, heavier games will need medium settings or upscaling.
What CPU should I pair with the RTX 3060 Ti?
At least a Core i3-12100F, at 1080p and 1440p alike, to avoid a noticeable CPU bottleneck. Faster CPUs help in esports and strategy games.
What power supply does the RTX 3060 Ti need?
Its maker recommends 600W. With a Core i3-12100F our PSU Calculator suggests 600W for the whole PC.
Is 8GB of VRAM enough on the RTX 3060 Ti?
8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there.