GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 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 GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Ada Lovelace) and has 12 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 504 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR has the GA106-302-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V is based on the graphics chip AD104-250-A1, which comes from the Ada Lovelace architecture. |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR | GPU | Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 LHR | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
GA106-302-A1 | GPU Chip | AD104-250-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 46 |
3584 | Shader | 5888 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 184 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 46 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 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 GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V is 21.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.313 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6X |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.313 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 21.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 504 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 | 1.920 GHz |
1.792 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.475 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W (Reference). The Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 200 W (Reference). |
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170 W (Reference) | TDP | 200 W (Reference) |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR. The Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 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 GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V 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 | No LED lighting |
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 |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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198 mm | Length | 325 mm |
121 mm | Height | 134 mm |
39 mm | Width | 54 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1160 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2023. The Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V came on the market in Q2/2023 and will have a structure width of 5 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 599 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12G (rev. 2.0)LHR
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Colorful GeForce RTX 4070 NB EX-V
12 GB GDDR6X |