RTX KO 3060ti 8GB vs RTX 3060 12GB

[theK2]

Looking for a GPU for a new build for my son. Was going to purchase a NIB EVGA RTX 3060 12GB but had a local GPU come available that I'm considering. It's an ASUS RTX 3060ti Knockout Edition (KO). I can't find much on that KO card so was hoping you all can help me make a quick decision on which card would yield the best performance at 1440p.

 

Here are the rest of the specs on the build:

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor  (Purchased For $299.98) 
CPU Cooler: Fractal Design Celsius+ S28 Prisma PWM ARGB 103.9 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $158.99) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  (Purchased For $199.99) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  (Purchased For $179.99) 
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB XC GAMING Video Card  ($879.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $99.99) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P5 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $189.99) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design Prisma AL 85.71 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack  (Purchased For $65.99) 
Monitor: LG 27GL83A-B 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  (Purchased For $400.13) 
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM Wired Gaming Keyboard  (Purchased For $166.43) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  (Purchased For $39.99) 
Custom: Corsair MM700 RGB Extended Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad  (Purchased For $44.99) 
Total: $3083.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-12-15 13:04 EST-0500

[RONOTHAN##]

3060Ti of 3060 any day of the week, if the prices are at least similar. The 3060Ti is my choice for 1440p highish settings gaming.

 

Also, please don't spend $900 on a 3060. They're going for ~$700 on eBay. 

[Entropy.]

10 minutes ago, theK2 said:

Looking for a GPU for a new build for my son. Was going to purchase a NIB EVGA RTX 3060 12GB but had a local GPU come available that I'm considering. It's an ASUS RTX 3060ti Knockout Edition (KO). I can't find much on that KO card so was hoping you all can help me make a quick decision on which card would yield the best performance at 1440p.

 

Here are the rest of the specs on the build:

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor  (Purchased For $299.98) 
CPU Cooler: Fractal Design Celsius+ S28 Prisma PWM ARGB 103.9 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $158.99) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  (Purchased For $199.99) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  (Purchased For $179.99) 
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB XC GAMING Video Card  ($879.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $99.99) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P5 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $189.99) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design Prisma AL 85.71 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack  (Purchased For $65.99) 
Monitor: LG 27GL83A-B 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  (Purchased For $400.13) 
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM Wired Gaming Keyboard  (Purchased For $166.43) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  (Purchased For $39.99) 
Custom: Corsair MM700 RGB Extended Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad  (Purchased For $44.99) 
Total: $3083.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-12-15 13:04 EST-0500

Yep. If you must, look for a deal on ebay. If you have a little patience, you can purchase a gpu from bestbuy, or amd's cards directly off their website. If you're willing to spend a little time on it, try that. Watch a few guides, join the stockdrops discord/download the app.

[Shreyas1]

As others have mentioned, what are the prices? A 3060ti is indeed the better card but I wouldn't pay that much more for it. 
 

Keep an eye out for local stores as well, I got my 3070 for less than what you're paying for that 3060 at a local shop a few months back 

[Aakash_Ram]

42 minutes ago, theK2 said:

Looking for a GPU for a new build for my son. Was going to purchase a NIB EVGA RTX 3060 12GB but had a local GPU come available that I'm considering. It's an ASUS RTX 3060ti Knockout Edition (KO). I can't find much on that KO card so was hoping you all can help me make a quick decision on which card would yield the best performance at 1440p.

 

Here are the rest of the specs on the build:

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor  (Purchased For $299.98) 
CPU Cooler: Fractal Design Celsius+ S28 Prisma PWM ARGB 103.9 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $158.99) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  (Purchased For $199.99) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  (Purchased For $179.99) 
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB XC GAMING Video Card  ($879.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $99.99) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P5 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $189.99) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design Prisma AL 85.71 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack  (Purchased For $65.99) 
Monitor: LG 27GL83A-B 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  (Purchased For $400.13) 
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM Wired Gaming Keyboard  (Purchased For $166.43) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  (Purchased For $39.99) 
Custom: Corsair MM700 RGB Extended Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad  (Purchased For $44.99) 
Total: $3083.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-12-15 13:04 EST-0500

% take the 3060ti ko over any 3060 anyday 

[theK2]

26 minutes ago, Shreyas1 said:

As others have mentioned, what are the prices? A 3060ti is indeed the better card but I wouldn't pay that much more for it. 

Good catch @Shreyas1 Sorry for not including the price on the 3060ti. The guy is asking $850 - open box but never installed. It's been listed for 3 weeks though so I want to try negotiating down to get it for around $700-750 cash.

[theK2]

Thank you all for your help! @Aakash_Ram @Shreyas1 @Entropy. @RONOTHAN## I picked up the RTX KO 3060ti last night for $740.