GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out dramatically faster — about 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $247 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 5050 is dramatically faster, around 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5050 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $23 EUR, $247 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5050 at $270 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~546% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5050's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 5050?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5050 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.