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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 340% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.

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Performance
44/100
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+350% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+320% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 2,560)
+320% RT Cores (84 vs 20)

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 340% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti also has more RT cores (84 vs 20) and more AI cores (336 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 450W. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 450W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The extra 18GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the faster card by about 340%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 340% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,56010,752
Ray Tracing Cores2084
Tensor / AI Cores80336

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Base Clock1,552 MHz1,560 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz1,860 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP130 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Mar 2022