GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
It's a tight race! Both the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offer nearly identical market value.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 45% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $129 EUR cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 45% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB also has more RT cores (28 vs 20) and more AI cores (112 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $265 EUR against $394 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W vs 170W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $129 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 112✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 240 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Feb 2021 |