8GB vs 16GB RAM: 16GB is non-negotiable for that build

With an RTX 3060 and Ryzen 5 5600X, 8GB is the bottleneck—period. You’ll see a noticeable jump, often well over 10% in modern titles, and 20–30% improvement in 1% lows in heavy open-world games. 8GB wastes that processor and GPU.