GeForce RTX 3060 Ti power consumption and electricity cost
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has a rated board power of 200 W. In games it typically draws about 170 W (range 120–200 W) Estimate. Paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and played 3 hours a day, the whole PC costs about €13.66 a month in Germany.
| Rated board power | 200 W |
|---|---|
| Typical gaming draw | 170 W |
| Light to heavy gaming | 120–200 W |
| Idle (desktop) | about 12 W |
| Recommended PSU with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 550 W |
| Released | 2020 |
Gaming draw is estimated from the rated board power (60% / 85% / 100% for light, typical and heavy loads). Measured this card with a wall meter? Share it.
Monthly electricity cost by region
Whole PC: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 27″ 1440p monitor, 80 Plus Gold. 3 hours of gaming and 2 hours of other use a day.
| Region | Price per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €0.362 | €13.66 | €164 |
| Italy | €0.314 | €11.86 | €142 |
| Spain | €0.251 | €9.47 | €114 |
| France | €0.249 | €9.38 | €113 |
| United Kingdom | £0.263 | £9.94 | £119 |
| Netherlands | €0.244 | €9.21 | €110 |
| Poland | PLN 1.321 | PLN 49.86 | PLN 598 |
| California | $0.298 | $11.23 | $135 |
| Texas | $0.159 | $6.01 | $72.03 |
| New York | $0.287 | $10.82 | $130 |
| Florida | $0.150 | $5.66 | $67.87 |
Power limit and undervolt savings
At 3 hours of gaming a day in Germany. Performance kept is approximate.
| Power limit | Gaming draw | Speed kept | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 153 W | 98% | €7.48 |
| 80% | 136 W | 96% | €14.97 |
| 70% | 119 W | 93% | €22.45 |
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Similar graphics cards
- Radeon RX 7600 XT 190 W
- Arc B580 190 W
- GeForce RTX 4070 200 W
- GeForce RTX 2070 Super 215 W
- GeForce RTX 4070 Super 220 W
- GeForce RTX 3070 220 W
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: common questions
How much power does the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti use?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is rated at 200 W board power. In games it typically draws about 170 W, between roughly 120 W in light games and 200 W under heavy load, and about 12 W at the desktop. These gaming figures are estimates based on the rated board power.
What power supply do I need for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D we recommend a 550 W unit: the peak sustained load is about 437 W, plus 20% headroom for short spikes. A processor with a higher power limit may need a larger unit.
How much does it cost to run a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti PC per month?
A whole PC with the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, played 3 hours a day with 2 hours of other use, costs about €13.66 a month in Germany. The table above shows other countries and US states.
Can I lower the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's power use?
Yes. Limiting it to about 80% power typically keeps around 96% of its performance and saves about €14.97 a year at 3 hours a day in Germany.
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