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 74.7% better value than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out noticeably faster — about 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 5050 is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $1,126 AED, $644 AED less than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at $1,770 AED. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5050 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 75%. The GeForce RTX 5050 still sits about $877 AED above its $249 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB still sits about $1,441 AED above its $329 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 170W, the GeForce RTX 5050 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5050. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's memory is also faster — 360 GB/s versus 320 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 3060 12GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5050 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the GeForce RTX 5050?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB worth the extra $644 AED over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 360 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 170 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Jun 2025 |
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