GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 5050, leading by roughly 14% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5050, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $68 GBP cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5050 starts at $249 GBP against $317 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~12% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5050 draws just 130W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 5050?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.