Based on the Ampere architecture and designed to handle the graphical demands of 1080p gaming. The GPU features 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a 192-bit memory interface, offering improved performance and power efficiency over the previous Turing-based generation.

The front panel of the card features a variety of outputs, such as DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 48 Gb/s bandwidth and a range of higher resolutions and refresh rates, including 8K at 60fps, 4K at 120fps, and even up to 10K. The RTX 3060 is not just about high-resolution gaming. Computationally intensive programs can utilize the GPU’s 4864 cores to accelerate tasks using CUDA and other APIs.

For cooling, ZOTAC implemented the IceStorm 2.0 cooling system. Its dual fans feature 11 blades that increase airflow by 10%. The wide aluminum fin-stack array heatsink is paired with copper heat pipes to extract more heat and dissipates the heat more evenly. Use Active Fan Control to adjust fan rotations independently and apply increased airflow only to where and when it’s needed.