The GeForce RTX 3060 has a 12GB version and a newly released 8GB version.What is the difference in game performance between the 12GB and 8GB versions?Here are the benchmark results.
cyberpunk 2077
Dying Light 2
12 title average fps
Hardware UnboxedAccording to the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB version is significantly slower than the 12GB version,The average frame rate of the 12 titles was 110 fps for the 12GB version and 94 fps for the 8GB version, with the 8GB version showing a frame rate regarding 15% slower than the 12GB version.
Both the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and 12GB versions have the same GPU core specs, 3584CUDA and a boost clock of 1770MHz. However, the memory bus width is 128 bits for the 8 GB version and 192 bits for the 12 GB version, so the 8 GB version has lower specs. Perhaps this part is causing the performance impact.
Also, in Japan,
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB & 8GB Price Ranking
The lowest price of GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is 52,800 yen, while the lowest price of GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is 45,980 yen.The 8GB version is more expensive, and the 12GB version is cheaper.
If you are thinking of buying a GeForce RTX 3060, please be careful not to buy the 8GB version.
