GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the clear winner, offering 460.8% better value than Geforce GTX 1050.
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster than the Geforce GTX 1050, leading by roughly 233% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Geforce GTX 1050
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster, around 233% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB starts at $1,329 BRL against $2,236 BRL for the Geforce GTX 1050. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 461%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still sits about $1,160 BRL above its $169 BRL MSRP. The Geforce GTX 1050 still sits about $2,127 BRL above its $109 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Geforce GTX 1050 pulls less power (75W vs 130W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 2GB, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Geforce GTX 1050's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 112 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is roughly 6 years newer than the Geforce GTX 1050 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Geforce GTX 1050 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than the Geforce GTX 1050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the Geforce GTX 1050 worth the extra $907 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,455 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 224 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Jan 2022 |