ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Review
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 170 W · ROG Strix
Specdex verdict The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has notable compromises — fine for casual use, but check the alternatives below if you have flexibility on budget.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB — the 2022 Ampere SKU with 8 GB GDDR6 targeting its tier.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB versus its closest rivals
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Who's the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $372 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
- Graphics card
- Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
- Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere |
| TBP | 170 W |
| Release year | 2022 |
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