GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 240 GB/s.
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB has the GA106-302-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is based on the graphics chip Navi 21, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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| Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
| GA106-302-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 |
| Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| 28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 60 |
| 3584 | Shader | 3840 |
| 48 | Render Output Units | 96 |
| 112 | Texture Units | 240 |
| 28 | Raytracing Cores | 60 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
| 15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
| 240 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
| 128 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 | 1.700 GHz |
| 1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.105 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 1.82 GHz | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 250 W. |
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| 170 W | TDP | 250 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | 285 W |
| 93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB is equipped with a total of 1 Axial main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 1 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 85 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| 39 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
| 3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetWith the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 |
| No LED lighting | LED | Non 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 170 mm | Length | 267 mm |
| 125 mm | Height | 120 mm |
| -- | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q4/2022. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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| NE63060019P1-190AE | Part-no | -- |
| Q4/2022 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
| 329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 579 $ |
| 8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6800
16 GB GDDR6 |
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