GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear winner, offering 54.9% better value than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Price
€198✓
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5050
Price
€256
Performance
20/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+45% Boost Clock (2,572 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)
+43% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 5050 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5050 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $198 EUR, $58 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5050 at $256 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5050 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 55%.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 5050 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5050's memory is also 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 6GB (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 5050?

The GeForce RTX 5050 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 RTX 3050 6GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5050 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

The GeForce RTX 5050 is dramatically faster, roughly 100% 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 5050?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 5050 worth the extra $58 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5050 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 5050 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 5050
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5602,560
Ray Tracing Cores2020
Tensor / AI Cores8080

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 5050
Base Clock1,552 MHz2,310 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,572 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 5050
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps20 Gbps✓
Bandwidth224 GB/s320 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 5050
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x8
TDP130 W130 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Jun 2025
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