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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Founders Edition
Ampere midrange GPU, 2021. This entry records a distinct product or well-defined family; differences among revisions and similarly named models are called out below.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the full model/part number, revision, and region to the item label and its manufacturer documentation. Where a family has multiple revisions, specifications below are not universal across the family.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged part | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Founders Edition |
|---|---|
| Era / family | Ampere midrange GPU, 2021 |
| Key specifications | 3584 CUDA cores; 12 GB GDDR6; 192-bit bus; 170 W graphics-card power for NVIDIA reference specification. |
| Interface / fit | PCIe x16 slot; one 8-pin power connector on reference card; board-partner dimensions/connectors vary. |
| Variants / identification | RTX 3060 8 GB is a materially different memory configuration and bus width; do not merge specs. |
| Archive record | Record full part number, hardware revision, serial/date code, firmware/BIOS, accessories, physical condition, and the documentation revision used for verification. |
Compatibility and handling
- Confirm the complete part number, connector signal/pinout, supported host, dimensions, power, firmware and operating-system requirements before use.
- Inspect for corrosion, cracked parts, bent pins, damaged insulation, failing bearings, leaking cells, or prior repair. Avoid powering unidentified or damaged hardware.
- For compatibility claims, cite a specific manual, CPU support list, interface standard, or tested host configuration; physical fit alone is insufficient.
- Record measurements with the test setup and instrument conditions; distinguish vendor maximums from measured or sustained results.
Model notes
PCIe x16 slot; one 8-pin power connector on reference card; board-partner dimensions/connectors vary.
RTX 3060 8 GB is a materially different memory configuration and bus width; do not merge specs.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Founders EditionReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Founders EditionReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
- Gamers Nexus — NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU Review & Benchmarks: Aaand It's GoneIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Source links may describe a product family, not the exact board revision or region. The full model-specific manual/specification takes precedence.