GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition and the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, which has 2560 shaders and 20 execution units. |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition | GPU | Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Pascal |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
3584 | Shader | 2560 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 160 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock can access 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.251 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 10.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock is 1.645 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.645 GHz |
1.882 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.784 GHz |
1.85 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock has a TDP of 180 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 180 W |
180 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition has a total of 3 Axial fans. The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 95 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
33 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition. The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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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 | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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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 TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is 301 mm long, 143 mm high and 54 mm wide. The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock is 285 mm long, 133 mm high and 58 mm wide. |
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301 mm | Length | 285 mm |
143 mm | Height | 133 mm |
54 mm | Width | 58 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 529 $. The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock was introduced in Q2/2016 at a price of 599 $ (Reference). |
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TUF-RTX3060-O12G-GAMING | Part-no | NEB1080T15P2-1040G |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
529 $ | Launch Price | 599 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock
8 GB GDDR5X |