RTX 3060 for Blender
Ampere GPU aimed at mid-sized Blender scenes, everyday rendering, and strong value without flagship pricing.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
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2,302
Entry-level speed — fine for learning and lighter scenes.
12 GB
Adequate for mid-complexity scenes; may need care with very large textures.
3,584
Lower core count — adequate for lighter rendering workloads.
Ampere
Previous-generation design — still competitive, especially at higher VRAM tiers.
360 GB/s
Lower bandwidth may become a bottleneck in texture-heavy or complex scenes.
1.78 GHz
Lower clock speed — typical of older or workstation-class GPUs.
OptiX, CUDA
OptiX is typically the fastest option; CUDA provides a reliable fallback.
170 W
Relatively efficient — manageable in most desktop builds.
2021
More technical details
Core specs
- 28 RT Cores (2nd Gen)
- 112 Tensor Cores (3rd Gen)
Memory specs
- 12 GB GDDR6
- 192-bit Memory Interface
- 15 Gbps Memory Speed
Benchmark performance
This chart estimates how many seconds this GPU takes to render one frame of each standard Blender benchmark scene, so you can compare practical rendering speed at a glance.
These are single-frame estimates derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians at the scene sample counts, not full-animation render times or guarantees for every real project.
View Blender Open Data sourceIs RTX 3060 good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- 12GB GDDR6 VRAM, ample for moderate projects.
- 2nd Gen Ray Tracing Cores enhancing visual realism.
- 3rd Gen Tensor Cores supporting AI features.
- DLSS support for improved performance.
- Efficient design suitable for a variety of systems.
- Good rendering speeds for small to medium scenes.
Tradeoffs to know
- Not as powerful for large, complex scenes.
- Performance lags behind higher-end models.
- Limited future-proofing for demanding tasks.
Who should choose it
- Budget-friendly option with RTX capabilities.
- Suitable for learning and small projects.
- Efficient and quiet operation.
- Supports DLSS and ray tracing.
- Good VRAM for its class.
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