NVIDIA - gpus
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is tracked as a GPUs option for shoppers focused on used 1440p value, DLSS, budget gaming.
Best for used 1440p value, DLSS, budget gaming when the current US reference price is meaningfully below competing options.
Score
7.8 / 10
Price
$279
Released
Dec 2, 2020
Data last verified Jun 29, 2026. Status: available.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want used 1440p value and DLSS.
- Skip it if street pricing can change quickly.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
North America availability
US availability
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Canada note
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti may be available in Canada through brand stores or major electronics retailers, but pricing should be checked separately in CAD.
Common retailers
NVIDIA, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg
Deal timing
GPU launches, holiday sales, monitor upgrade cycles, clearance discounts
Use official NVIDIA warranty terms and the retailer return window as the baseline before buying in North America.
Price and availability notes
Specs source
NVIDIA official product materials and public North America launch documentation are used as editorial references.
Price source
NVIDIA US launch pricing and common North America street-price patterns are maintained as editorial USD references.
Image note
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Buying scores
Gaming 1440p
7.7
Gaming 4K
6.5
Ray Tracing
8.1
Power Efficiency
8.4
Price to Performance
8.7
Pros
- Good fit for used 1440p value
- Competitive when discounted in the US market
- Useful alternative inside the GPUs shortlist
Cons
- Street pricing can change quickly
- Does not replace higher-end options for demanding users
Who should skip it
Skip GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if street pricing can change quickly, does not replace higher-end options for demanding users would affect your daily use. Compare the alternatives below before committing, especially if a neighboring product is discounted or better aligned with your ecosystem.
Specifications
| Architecture | NVIDIA GeForce architecture |
|---|---|
| Memory | 12GB to 20GB GDDR6/GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit to 256-bit |
| Typical Board Power | 200W to 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W to 750W |
| Ray Tracing | Hardware accelerated |
| Upscaling | DLSS |
| Target Resolution | 1440p high refresh |
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Alternatives
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Best for 1080p gaming, low power, small PCs when the current US reference price is meaningfully below competing options.
AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Best for used 1440p, 12GB VRAM, budget mid-range when the current US reference price is meaningfully below competing options.