The RTX 3060 12GB is following the same trajectory as the GTX 1060, becoming the dominant GPU in Steam Hardware Survey data and a long-lasting value pick for gamers. Key reasons include its generous 12GB VRAM compared to the 8GB found in the RTX 4060 and RTX 5060, continued NVIDIA driver and DLSS support, strong 1080p performance, and the fact that newer 60-class cards offer little compelling reason to upgrade. With RTX 50 series cards priced out of reach for most consumers and GPU prices remaining elevated post-pandemic, the RTX 3060 is poised to remain relevant for years, much like the GTX 1060 did from 2017 to 2022.
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The GTX 1060 was the people's GPU for five yearsThe RTX 3060 is repeating history, and it's not that surprisingGamers are sticking to older and affordable GPUs, and it's the only choice in this economy1.2K Impressions