NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB Returns Amid 2026 DRAM Crisis

NVIDIA's RTX 3060 12GB returns to retail in July 2026 starting at $329, offering more VRAM than newer RTX 5060 models during a DRAM crisis.

As of July 2026, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB has returned to retail shelves in the US and Europe, priced from $329 and €333 respectively. Originally launched in 2021, the card's revival comes as the global DRAM supply faces a crisis, leading manufacturers to enter multi-year agreements. While the newer NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs launched in 2025 utilize GDDR7 and the DLSS 4.5 suite, the current RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti are limited to 8 GB of memory. Despite a $299 MSRP, the RTX 5060 8 GB is currently selling for $349 to $359. Available restocked models include the dual-fan MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB, providing a higher-capacity VRAM alternative to the latest generation during this supply shortage.