GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 246% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050. But the GeForce RTX 3050 is the better value, undercutting it by $2,101 for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 246% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050. 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 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 currently lists from $340, $2,101 less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $2,441. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~107% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 still sits about $91 above its $249 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still sits about $442 above its $1,999 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 3050 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050. The extra 20GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.