At the heart of this card sits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, one of the most widely used GPUs in its class. It gives you a solid base for modern games, video playback and everyday graphics work, and because the chip is so common, you will find plenty of driver support, game settings guides and community advice. It is a sensible step up for anyone moving on from older or integrated graphics.
The 12 GB of GDDR6 video memory is the headline number here. More memory means the card can hold larger textures and more complex scenes without constantly swapping data, which helps in demanding games with high texture settings. It is also useful for creative tasks such as video editing or 3D work, where projects can fill video memory quickly. For the price bracket, 12 GB is a generous amount to work with.
Gigabyte lists a memory clock speed of 1792 MHz for this model. The memory clock affects how quickly the GPU can read and write data to its GDDR6 memory, which feeds directly into frame delivery when games stream lots of assets. Together with the 12 GB capacity, it gives the RTX 3060 the memory resources it needs for consistent performance across a wide range of titles and applications.
The card connects via PCI-E 4.0, the interface used on current desktop motherboards. On a PCI-E 4.0 board you get the full available bandwidth, and the standard x16 slot design makes installation simple for anyone who has fitted a graphics card before. Before buying, check that your case has room for the card and that your power supply suits an RTX 3060-class GPU, as the manufacturer does not list these requirements here.
With two HDMI ports and two DisplayPort outputs, this card handles multi-monitor setups with ease. Connect a gaming monitor over DisplayPort, a TV over HDMI and still have outputs left for extra screens. That flexibility suits streamers, home office users who want more desktop space and gamers who like a second screen for chat or guides, all without adapters for most common displays.
The card weighs 1.61 kg, a figure that reflects a substantial cooler and solid construction rather than a bare-bones design. Gigabyte is an established name in PC components, and this 2.0 revision of the GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD carries the familiar Windforce OC branding. Given the weight, it is worth securing the card properly in the case bracket so it sits firmly in the slot over time.
This card is a strong fit for gamers building or upgrading a mid-range desktop, for creators who need plenty of video memory for editing work, and for anyone who wants multiple monitors from a single GPU. It also makes sense as a replacement for an ageing graphics card, giving an older PC a new lease of life, provided the motherboard has a PCI-E slot and the power supply is up to the job.
| Brand | Gigabyte |
|---|---|
| Interface type | PCI-E 4.0 |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| EAN | 4719331312862 |
| Memory clock speed | 1792 MHz |
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| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Graphics adapter memory type | GDDR6 |
| Graphics processor | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Graphics processor family | NVIDIA |
| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
|---|---|
| DisplayPorts quantity | 2 |
| Net weight | 1.61 kg |
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The card uses a PCI-E 4.0 interface. The manufacturer does not list backward compatibility details in these specifications, so check your motherboard documentation before buying.
It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a memory clock speed of 1792 MHz.
The card has two HDMI ports and two DisplayPort outputs, four display outputs in total.
The manufacturer does not list power consumption or recommended PSU wattage in these specifications.
Yes, it is built on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 12 GB of GDDR6, a GPU designed for desktop gaming. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and the rest of your system.
