The Ampere-based RTX 30 series card is back, as we previously reported, and it is selling at nearly the RTX 5060 price.
Colorful GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Arrives In Stock in China; Starts Selling at Around $325 With Limited Batches
The five-year-old card has finally made a comeback. We thought the GPU would be back in the market in July, as we previously reported, but it came back on the shelves sooner. As reported by ChannelGate, the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB is back on the shelves in mainland China. According to the report, it's the Colorful Battle-Ax GeForce RTX 3060 DUO 12 GB V2, which has made its entry into the mainstream market.
It's said that the initial batch is limited, and not every region receives the inventory. Some have received only a few dozen units as the supply is constrained. It's still a beginning phase for the RTX 3060 in the market, as the product has been discontinued a long time ago. So, it will take a couple of months to be fully back in the market again, but one shouldn't be too hopeful, as it's just there to fill the gap.
The once-popular value-oriented graphics card, the Colorful Battle-Ax GeForce RTX 3060 DUO 12GB V2, has now arrived in stock nationwide. Sales have begun simultaneously at retail stores in some regions, with a wholesale price of only 2,199 yuan, making it a highly cost-effective option.
The initial batch allocated to various regions is limited, with some areas receiving only a few dozen units, resulting in relatively tight supply. However, the brand plans to begin regular weekly restocking, ensuring a stable supply going forward and meeting demand across major retail channels in different regions.
The graphics card is equipped with 12GB of VRAM and supports ray tracing and DLSS acceleration. It can smoothly run mainstream online games and AAA titles, while also being suitable for productivity tasks such as video editing and basic design work. Featuring a dual-fan cooling solution, it offers stable temperatures and strong compatibility, making it a cost-effective choice for mid-range PC upgrades.
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The current market is suffering from GPU shortages, and the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB remains a popular card among gamers on a budget due to its affordability and higher VRAM capacity compared to even newer cards like the GeForce RTX 4060 and 5060. However, it's selling for a price tag of 2,199 Yuan, which translates to around US$325. This price is closer to the launch MSRP of the RTX 3060 12 GB, which launched at $329.
The GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB launched at a cheaper $299, but due to the scarcity and higher VRAM prices, the GPU currently retails for around $350. At $325, the RTX 3060 12 GB might not be an attractive option, but it provides more VRAM for those who would like to play on higher resolutions. Still, it's a much slower card than the RTX 5060 8 GB, which, despite having lower VRAM, outperforms the RTX 3060 12 GB easily in most scenarios.
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