GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
The PowerColor Red Devil 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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G has the GA106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G | GPU | PowerColor Red Devil 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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PowerColor Red Devil 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 |
1.867 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.622 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.51 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT has 2 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 |
180 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | 1 x 90 mm |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
34 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G. The PowerColor Red Devil 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 |
2x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PowerColor Red Devil 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 |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | 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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PowerColor Red Devil 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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296 mm | Length | 320 mm |
117 mm | Height | 130 mm |
56 mm | Width | 50 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The PowerColor Red Devil 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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GV-N3060AORUS E-12GD | Part-no | AXRX 6700XT 12GBD6-3DHE/OC |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
459 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |