RTX 3060 gaming performance
Yes: the RTX 3060 runs 75 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is a solid 1080p card; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (2021) is a solid 1080p card. It has 12 GB of video memory and is rated at 170 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 75 of the 102 games we track and 56 at 1440p and 20 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RX 6650 XT and Arc A750. The next step up is the RX 6650 XT, about 1% faster.
RTX 3060 specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | February 2021 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 12 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit |
| Power (board) | 170 W |
| Launch price (US) | $329 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 36.9 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 26 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K), rough estimate |
| Data confidence | High (direct review data) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 21.7 |
| Rank | #61 of 162 cards we track |
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 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.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 3060 FAQs
Is the RTX 3060 good for gaming?
It's a solid 1080p card. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 75 of 102 popular games, and 56 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 3060 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 55 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3060 have?
12 GB. That's plenty for 1440p and high-res textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 3060?
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 vs Arc A750: which is faster?
The RTX 3060 and the Arc A750 perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).