RTX 3060 8GB gaming performance
It depends: the RTX 3060 8GB runs 68 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is a solid 1080p card; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 3060 8GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide. How we estimate
Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (2022) is a solid 1080p card. It has 8 GB of video memory and is rated at 170 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 68 of the 102 games we track and 52 at 1440p and 14 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: Radeon 8060S and RX 5700. The next step up is the RX 5700, about 2% faster.
RTX 3060 8GB specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | October 2022 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit |
| Power (board) | 170 W |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 31.4 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 22 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K), rough estimate |
| Data confidence | Low (rough estimate) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 18.5 |
| Rank | #72 of 162 cards we track |
Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 3060 8GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 3060 8GB can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 3060 8GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 3060 8GB FAQs
Is the RTX 3060 8GB good for gaming?
It's a solid 1080p card. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 68 of 102 popular games, and 52 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 3060 8GB run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 47 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3060 8GB have?
8 GB. Fine for 1080p; some new games want more at 1440p on Ultra textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 3060 8GB?
The card is rated at 170 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 450 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 3060 8GB vs RX 5700: which is faster?
The RTX 3060 8GB and the RX 5700 perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).