GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
EVGA's RTX 3060 XC Gaming with 12GB of GDDR6, an Ampere-era mid-range card now in the used market with a memory advantage over newer 8GB options.
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Why we rate it
- 12GB VRAM is a real advantage
- DLSS 2 support intact
- Capable 1080p ultra performance
- Standard 8-pin PCIe power
- EVGA is no longer in business
- No DLSS 3 or DLSS 4 Frame Generation
Where the GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming wins and loses
Specifications
Memory
GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
| EVGAGeForce RTX 3060 XC GamingThis page | NVIDIAGeForce GTX 1080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 0 /100 | — /100 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | — |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming right for you?
If you find a used 3060 12GB at a low price (well under £180) and mostly play 1080p AAA or older 1440p games, the 12GB VRAM gives real headroom over newer 8GB cards. Solid used budget pick.
If you want warranty support or DLSS 4 multi-frame generation, this card's age, missing features, and lack of EVGA warranty hold it back. New RTX 5060 or RX 9060 XT are better fits.
Before you buy
Only at a low used price (well under £180). The 12GB VRAM gives it real headroom over newer 8GB cards, but the missing DLSS 3/4 Frame Generation and ageing performance make it a strict budget pick.
EVGA exited the GPU market in 2022, so no new warranty registrations are accepted. Existing warranties may be honoured under wind-down, but treat any purchase as essentially out-of-warranty for safety.
The 4060 is faster overall and supports DLSS 3 Frame Generation, but has only 8GB VRAM. The 3060 12GB offers more memory headroom for the same money used. Pick based on whether VRAM or features matter more.
Yes, DLSS 2 upscaling. Works in many current games and substantially improves frame rates. No DLSS 3 Frame Generation though, which requires RTX 40 or newer cards exclusively.
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