GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 LHR (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
The Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Pascal) and has 11 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 484 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR has the GA106-302-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V is based on the graphics chip GP102-350-K1-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR | GPU | Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 LHR | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
GA106-302-A1 | GPU Chip | GP102-350-K1-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Pascal |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
3584 | Shader | 3584 |
48 | Render Output Units | 88 |
112 | Texture Units | 224 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V is 11.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.376 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 11 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.376 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 11.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 484 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 352 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 | 1.480 GHz |
1.867 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.708 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.59 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR 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 Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V 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 |
180 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 91 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V has 2 Axial (Radiator) main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial (Radiator) |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 120 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
34 dB | Noise (Load) | 0 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR. The Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V 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 | 2x HDMI v2.0b |
2x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | LED | iGame Energy Core |
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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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296 mm | Length | -- |
117 mm | Height | -- |
56 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q2/2021. The Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V came on the market in Q1/2017 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N3060AORUS E-12GD | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
459 $ | Launch Price | 699 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V
11 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V
11 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V
11 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V
11 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V
11 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V
11 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G (rev. 2.0) LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful iGame GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Neptune W-V
11 GB GDDR5X |