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 332.8% better value than GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better value, undercutting it by $659 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $198 EUR, $659 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $857 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~333% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $208 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is faster — 337 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Ampere vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Choose the GeForce GTX 980 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth the extra $659 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,816✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 250 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Jan 2022 |