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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost is based on the graphics chip TU106, which comes from the Turing architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition | GPU | Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | TU106 |
Ampere | Architecture | Turing |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 34 |
3584 | Shader | 2176 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 136 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 34 |
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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 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 | 1.470 GHz |
1.912 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.650 GHz |
1.88 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 175 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 175 W |
210 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 89 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
2x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost 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 | No LED lighting |
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 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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300 mm | Length | 235 mm |
134 mm | Height | 112 mm |
54 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
1123 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost came on the market in Q3/2019 and will have a structure width of 12 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-RTX3060-O12G-GAMING | Part-no | 471056224-2577 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
579 $ | Launch Price | 399 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 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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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |