GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition has the GA106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
3584 | Shader | 2560 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 160 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.912 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
1.88 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 230 W |
210 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 95 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
32-34 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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300 mm | Length | 260 mm |
134 mm | Height | 120 mm |
54 mm | Width | 50 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1123 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-RTX3060-O12G-GAMING | Part-no | 11306-02-20G |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
579 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |