RTX 3060 Ti for Blender
Ampere GPU best suited to lighter Blender scenes, learning workflows, and budget-conscious rendering setups.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
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2,996
Entry-level speed — fine for learning and lighter scenes.
8 GB
Enough for moderate scenes; heavy assets may push against the limit.
4,864
Lower core count — adequate for lighter rendering workloads.
Ampere
Previous-generation design — still competitive, especially at higher VRAM tiers.
448 GB/s
Moderate bandwidth — sufficient for standard rendering workloads.
1665 MHz
Lower clock speed — typical of older or workstation-class GPUs.
OptiX, CUDA
OptiX is typically the fastest option; CUDA provides a reliable fallback.
200 W
Relatively efficient — manageable in most desktop builds.
2020
More technical details
Core specs
- Tensor cores: 152
- RT cores: 38
- Base clock: 1410 MHz
- Process size: 8 nm
Memory specs
- Memory type: GDDR6
- Memory bus: 256-bit
Benchmark performance
This chart estimates how many seconds this GPU takes to render one frame of each standard Blender benchmark scene, so you can compare practical rendering speed at a glance.
These are single-frame estimates derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians at the scene sample counts, not full-animation render times or guarantees for every real project.
View Blender Open Data sourceIs RTX 3060 Ti good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- Ampere architecture for improved performance
- 8 nm process node for better efficiency
- 4864 CUDA cores for enhanced parallel processing
- GDDR6 memory with 256-bit bus for fast data transfer
Tradeoffs to know
- Limited to 8 GB of VRAM, which may restrict complex scene rendering
- Not the latest generation, so future-proofing is limited
Who should choose it
- Cost-effective solution for intermediate Blender projects
- Efficient architecture for reliable performance
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