Nvidia Stops Popular RTX 3060 GPU Production

Nvidia reportedly plans to stop production of GPU RTX 3060 (photo: x @tomshardware)

JAKARTA - Nvidia is reportedly planning to stop production of the very popular RTX 3060 GPU, which has become a major choice for many gamers for high-quality ray tracing and visuals. This news emerged from a post on the Chinese technology forum, Bobantang, which is known to often provide leaks in the hardware industry.

Although this information has not been officially confirmed by Nvidia, the Board Channels has an accurate track record, such as when they predicted the previous RTX 3060 Ti termination.

According to a post on the forum, Nvidia has notified its manufacturing partners to carry out the final order for RTX 3060. This does not mean the graphics card will disappear overnight. Existing stock will continue to flow through retail channels over the next few months, giving gamers the last chance to get this flagship GPU.

RTX 3060 was launched in February 2021 at a time when GPU prices soared due to crypto mining and scarcity of chips. Initially, this GPU was only available in the 12GB version of GDDR6, with the 8GB variant introduced later.

These two versions offer a good balance between price and performance. Although early buyers face soaring prices, RTX 3060 has finally become a budget-friendly choice for gamers who want to experience the Ampere architecture of Nvidia.

Currently, RTX 3060 is at the peak of Steam's hardware survey with a market share of 5.71%. This GPU provides a significant performance jump over its predecessor, GTX 1660 Ti, allowing for a smooth gameplay at 1080p and feasible performance at 1440p with some graphical adjustments. Including beam tracing capabilities, although limited, further added to its appeal.

However, with the presence of a new RTX 40 series from Nvidia, the landscape is changing. RTX 4060, as the successor to RTX 3060, offers a better performance at a similar price. Although RTX 3060 is likely to still be available in the used goods market, RTX 4060 is a more attractive option for new buyers.

Nvidia's decision to stop production of RTX 3060 shows a newer and stronger change in focus to the GPU generation. Gamers who still want to get RTX 3060 are advised to do so immediately before the stock runs out.