12GB RTX 3060 announced for February 2021

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

Official the 12GB 3060 is definitely coming next month ... this is an NVIDIA announcement not rumour

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060-12gb-announced

 

This next bit is more speculative though, the exact numbers (other than 12Gb VRAM)  are not confirmed:

RUMORED RTX 30This next bit is rumoured though:60 SPECS

Architecture: GA106
Process Technology: Samsung 8N
Transistors (Billion): 13.3?
Die size (mm^2): 300?
SMs: 28
GPU Cores: 3584
Tensor Cores: 112
RT Cores: 28
Base Clock (MHz): 1350?
Boost Clock (MHz): 1770?
VRAM Speed (Gbps): 16
VRAM (GB): 12
VRAM Bus Width (bits): 192
ROPs: 64
TMUs: 112
GFLOPS FP32 (Boost): 12.7
Tensor TFLOPS FP16 (Sparsity): 51 (101)
RT TFLOPS: 24.8
Bandwidth (GBps): 384
TDP (watts): 170
Launch Date: Feb 2021
Launch Price: $329

Edited January 13, 2021 by Glenn Fitzpatrick

[Carts85 1,203]

Another graphics card that I won’t be able to get my hands on, brilliant. 

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

1 hour ago, Carts85 said:

Another graphics card that I won’t be able to get my hands on, brilliant. 

 

Maybe it is just Australia but we have had 30xx  Nvidia cards for sale (with the Australia 10-20%  markup) fairly readily.

I ordered my 3070 just before XMAS and it shipped the same day 

The 3080's were in reasonable supply all through December and currently there is half a dozen 3090's and a few different 3070's ready for immediate shipment from a number of mainstream suppliers here including Scorptec and Mwave.

Unless you are obsessed with one precise brand and model there is no huge shortage here.

 

[bobcat999 8,444]

Thanks Glenn.  Strange how it has more VRAM than the 3060Ti, but it is a welcome improvement.  I was a bit disappointed they never mentioned a launch for the RTX3080 super, as that is the one I am waiting for. 

I am so fed-up with the lack of supply and price hiking in the UK that I am just looking to mod my 1080Ti for a bit now. 
I can get 30 fps at 4k 70%, and I am alright with that, but the fans are so noisy.  I am looking at a mod that someone posted on these forums to use quieter fans, and that will have to do me for a bit.

[stans 702]

Prices are high here in the states too, if you can find one of the 3xxx cards.  Most legal retail sites and stores are perpetually out of stock.

[Ianrivaldosmith 5,317]

Why put 12GB on a 3060 but only 10GB on a 3080? The mind boggles. 

[carlito777 712]

The current NVidia line-up is completely screwed up. 10Gb on a 3080 is a joke. And the 3090 is ridiculously priced. If one wants to go with NVidia, then it's best to wait until they have refreshed the entire line-up. A 3080 with more VRAM will be launched eventually, but only God knows when. I couldn't wait anymore and bought a 6900 XT (which is also overpriced, but at least I managed to buy it at MSRP).

[Carts85 1,203]

This slow dripping of honey style release of these cards is not helping the consumer. How can anyone make a decision when we have no idea what card is round the corner not to mention the shocking stock levels in Europe. 

[Carts85 1,203]

3 hours ago, Glenn Fitzpatrick said:

 

Maybe it is just Australia but we have had 30xx  Nvidia cards for sale (with the Australia 10-20%  markup) fairly readily.

I ordered my 3070 just before XMAS and it shipped the same day 

The 3080's were in reasonable supply all through December and currently there is half a dozen 3090's and a few different 3070's ready for immediate shipment from a number of mainstream suppliers here including Scorptec and Mwave.

Unless you are obsessed with one precise brand and model there is no huge shortage here.

 

Everything sold out here (U.K.) within minutes, it seems the industry is still struggling with scalpers. The only new card available is the 3090, perhaps because there is less resale value in it or the high price tag in general.

Edited January 13, 2021 by Carts85

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

1 hour ago, Carts85 said:

Everything sold out here (U.K.) within minutes, it seems the industry is still struggling with scalpers. The only new card available is the 3090, perhaps because there is less resale value in it or the high price tag in general.

We do not need scalpers here the official distributers add 20% to MSRP the instant tech gear comes into the country and then you add 10% for the Aussie version of VAT,

Stock here comes and goes but always at least a few here you just cannot choose your exact brand and model .  The exception is the 3080 that occasionally goes out of stock.

Some examples (note the following links were available when I posted but stock levels come and go so do not be surprised if some are showing as gone):

3060TI

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/86745-tuf-rtx3060ti-o8g-gaming

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/86744-rog-strix-rtx3060ti-o8g-gaming

3070

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/galax-geforce-rtx-3070-1click-oc-8gb-video-card-ac41246

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/85704-zt-a30700h-10p

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/85563-gv-n3070gaming-oc-8gd

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/86077-08g-p5-3755-kr

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/86072-gv-n3070vision-oc-8gd

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/85986-37nsl6md1gna

3090

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/85036-zt-a30900d-10p

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/pny-geforce-rtx-3090-xlr8-gaming-uprising-epicx-rgb-24gb-video-card-ac38117

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/asus-geforce-rtx-3090-turbo-24gb-video-card-oem-ac41237

 

I am impressed by that  last one Asus seem to have pulled off a compact 2 slot blower card version of the 3090 ( 268 mm x  113 mm x 39 mm ) .

 

 

 

 

Edited January 13, 2021 by Glenn Fitzpatrick

[G-RFRY 1,708]

AMD and Nvidia have the same problem it appears.

NVIDIA and AMD Graphics card shortages to last thoughout H1 2021 (guru3d.com)

EVGA and Zotac Raise GeForce RTX 30-Series Ampere GPU Pricing | Tom's Hardware

Edited January 13, 2021 by G-RFRY

[brucewtb 247]

12 hours ago, Glenn Fitzpatrick said:

I am impressed by that  last one Asus seem to have pulled off a compact 2 slot blower card version of the 3090 ( 268 mm x  113 mm x 39 mm ) .

I note that this card is marketed as OEM any reason why this should be a purchase issue?  Thanks.

Bruceb

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

10 hours ago, brucewtb said:

I note that this card is marketed as OEM any reason why this should be a purchase issue?  Thanks.

Bruceb

warranty may be different ? or you need to buy it with certain other hardware ?  no idea. talk to the sales guys.

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

On 1/13/2021 at 10:46 PM, carlito777 said:

The current NVidia line-up is completely screwed up. 10Gb on a 3080 is a joke. And the 3090 is ridiculously priced. If one wants to go with NVidia, then it's best to wait until they have refreshed the entire line-up. A 3080 with more VRAM will be launched eventually, but only God knows when. I couldn't wait anymore and bought a 6900 XT (which is also overpriced, but at least I managed to buy it at MSRP).

Well there is a 16GB 3080 announced.

it just happens to be the mobile one for laptops not a desktop variant.

[carlito777 712]

4 minutes ago, Glenn Fitzpatrick said:

Well there is a 16GB 3080 announced.

Yeah. And the 3080ti is postponed indefinitely. Not easy these days. Especially, since I was able to buy a 3080 FE and now have to decide which card to keep (6900 XT or 3080 FE). Information on the Internet is inconclusive. Therefore, I will do my own testing. Particularly to see wether the 10 GB on the 3080 is really a problem. We'll see.

Edited January 14, 2021 by carlito777