The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti from nVidia is the cheapest entry into the new RTX 3000 graphics card class. Here you get ray tracing for comparatively little money and the currently fastest gaming graphics card for 500 euros.
Anyone who wants to play current games in FullHD resolution is well advised with such an RTX 3060 Ti. Overall, the buyer has many different models to choose from. Apart from the price, they differ in cooling, clocking, and other features, such as RGB lighting. In our GPU ranking, the cards are in the top third range between an RTX 2080 Super and RTX 2080 Ti.
The HardwareSchotte editorial team has selected the best recommendations for you from all RTX 3060 Ti models.
The best high-end graphics cards from nVidia
- MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GAMING X TRIO 8GD6X
- ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition 8G GDDR6X
- ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition 8GB GDDR6X
- MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 2X 8GD6X OC
- Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost OC
- Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual V1
Which power supply do I need for an RTX 3060 Ti?
The power consumption of the RTX 2060 graphics card is comparatively low. Good 500W power supplies are sufficient here. However, if you want to be on the safe side or want to overclock your CPU, you should opt for a model with at least 550W.
You can find suitable power supplies in our power supply buying guide.
Are there still DVI connectors on RTX graphics cards?
Current graphics cards rely almost exclusively on HDMI and Displayport outputs. However, a few models, especially older RTX cards, still offer an older DVI output. This is particularly interesting if you still have an older 120 or 144-Hz monitor that can only realize the high frequency via DVI. Because active adapters from DP to DVI are expensive and often do not work as desired.
How big is the difference between an nVidia RTX 3060 Ti and an RTX 3070?
The Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 can be more than 15 percent faster than the RTX 3060 Ti in games. Not only the slightly faster graphics chip but also the higher clock and the eight gigabytes of VRAM contribute to this. However, the price of the RTX 3060 Ti is also significantly lower than that of the RTX 3070.
How long are RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards?
Unlike high-end models like the RTX 3080 or 3090, the graphics cards with RTX 3060 Ti chips are significantly shorter. Some models even measure only 22 cm. Most models move around 28 cm in length. However, there are also a few RTX 3060 Ti cards with particularly large coolers, so the total length can be just over 30 cm.
What does the abbreviation LHR mean on some graphics cards?
LHR stands for Low Hash Rate and means that you cannot mine cryptocurrencies with these graphics card models. These cards are not designed for this on the hardware side and are designed purely for gaming.
