NVIDIA

Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Expert rating7 / 10

GPU Brand:: NVIDIA
Series:: GeForce RTX 30
Tier:: Mainstream
Board Partner:: Palit
VRAM:: 8GB
Memory Type:: GDDR6
Boost Clock:: 1695MHz
Ray Tracing Support:: Yes
TDP:: 200W
Card Length:: 267mm
Slot Width:: 2-slot

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Manufacturer: NVIDIA Last updated: 2026-09-12

Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Review

Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a mainstream NVIDIA graphics card built on the Ampere (GA104) architecture, with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, a 1695MHz boost clock, and a 200W TDP. It is one of Ampere's best value cards, punching above its price bracket at 1080p and 1440p.

If you're shopping for a mainstream card, the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lines up against AMD's Radeon RX 6700 in this catalog. Expect a card around 267mm long needing a 2-slot opening in your case, with cuda cores count of 4864 feeding its rendering pipeline. Launch MSRP was $399, though street pricing has moved since.

Performance and Architecture

Built on NVIDIA's Ampere (GA104) architecture, the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairs 4864 cuda cores with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on what NVIDIA rates as a 1695MHz boost clock. That combination places it in the mainstream tier, where it's tuned for a specific resolution and refresh-rate target rather than being a universal do-everything card.

Power, Size, and Compatibility

At a 200W TDP, the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti needs a power supply with enough headroom on the 12V rail plus whatever PCIe power connectors this variant uses. Physically it runs about 267mm long and occupies a 2-slot opening, so measure your case's GPU clearance and front intake fans before buying, especially in compact builds.

Comparison to Alternatives

The closest rival to the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in this catalog is AMD's Radeon RX 6700, which competes at a similar price and resolution target. Shoppers who need more VRAM headroom or lower power draw than the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers should cross-shop that card before deciding, since the two trade blows depending on the game engine and whether ray tracing or upscaling is in use.

Specifications

Platform

GPU Brand	NVIDIA
Board Partner	Palit

Identity and type

Series	GeForce RTX 30
Tier	Mainstream

Performance

VRAM	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Boost Clock	1695 MHz
Ray Tracing Support	Yes

Physical & Power

TDP	200 W
Card Length	267 mm
Slot Width	2

Silicon

Architecture	Ampere (GA104)
Shader Units	4864

Market and workstation

MSRP	399 USD

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7 / 10

A solid mainstream pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.

Best for

Gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for
Builders who want 8GB of VRAM without moving up a tier
Anyone upgrading from an older NVIDIA or rival card at a similar price point

Not for

Buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first
4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End
SFF builders who haven't confirmed this card's length and slot width fit their case

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

The Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a graphics card from NVIDIA. Key specs: GPU Brand NVIDIA, Tier Mainstream, Board Partner Palit, VRAM (GB) 8GB GDDR6, Memory Type GDDR6.

Who is the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti best suited to?

It suits gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, builders who want 8gb of vram without moving up a tier, anyone upgrading from an older nvidia or rival card at a similar price point.

What are the drawbacks of the Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

It is a poor fit for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first, 4k/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below high-end, sff builders who haven't confirmed this card's length and slot width fit their case.