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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC dual-fan graphics card in black and grey

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC graphics card

SKU CH-M16X-8JAMR

12 GB GDDR6 graphics card with 192-bit memory interface and 15000 MHz memory frequency for 7680×4320 resolution

  • Memory capacity12 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0 16X
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Core frequency15000 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 12 GB GDDR6 memory for high-resolution gaming
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface for fast data throughput
  • 15000 MHz memory clock delivers responsive frame rates
  • 7680 × 4320 maximum resolution supports 8K displays
  • Dual-fan Ventus cooling keeps temperatures controlled

12GB RTX 3060 for 1440p gaming

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is a graphics card built for 1440p gaming. It uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 chipset with 12GB of GDDR6 memory. The dual-fan VENTUS cooler keeps temperatures in check during extended sessions. It fits builds that need a balance of price and pixel-pushing power.

PCIe 4.0 x16 and 192-bit memory bus

The card connects through a PCI Express 4.0 16X slot, providing full bandwidth on modern platforms. Its 192-bit memory interface pairs with 15000MHz GDDR6 to feed the GPU. An 8-pin power connector supplies the necessary current. The maximum supported resolution reaches 7680×4320 for multi-monitor or high-DPI setups.

12GB VRAM decides 1440p texture headroom

The 12GB GDDR6 frame buffer is the specification that determines if this card suits your workload. It allows higher texture settings and larger scenes at 1440p without spilling to system memory. Buyers targeting 1080p ultra or 1440p high should match this capacity to their engine demands. Lower VRAM models will bottleneck the same GPU in modern titles.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $391.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,285 items is $354.99.
Memory capacity 12 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 15000 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity12 GB
Core frequency15000 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width192bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 12GB version of this RTX 3060?

The 12GB GDDR6 frame buffer gives extra headroom for high-resolution textures and multi-tasking compared to smaller capacities.

What does the 15000MHz memory clock mean for actual performance?

The 15000MHz GDDR6 memory on the 192-bit interface delivers high bandwidth to keep the GPU fed in demanding workloads.

Will the PCI Express 4.0 16X interface limit this card on my motherboard?

The card runs at PCIe 4.0 x16 and is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots, though bandwidth reduces slightly on older platforms.

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