GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 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 XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G has the GA106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G | GPU | XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 23 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
3584 | Shader | 2048 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 128 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 32 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 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 | 256 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 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 | 2.188 GHz |
1.837 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.607 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.43 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 160 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 160 W |
180 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming 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 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G. The XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming 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 v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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282 mm | Length | 274 mm |
117 mm | Height | 114 mm |
41 mm | Width | 50 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming came on the market in Q3/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N3060GAMING OC-12GD | Part-no | RX-66XT8TBDQ |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
469 $ | Launch Price | 379 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Speedster MERC308 Radeon RX 6600 XT BLACK Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |