NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#17 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

253€

FPS / €

1.328

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#16 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

419€

FPS / €

0.885

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Our verdict

The RTX 3060 12GB is on average 7% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 8GB is currently 166€ cheaper (253€ vs 419€).
With 1.328 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 3050 8GB

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

351 FPS

1% low 202

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+15%

176 FPS

1% low 122

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+13%

60 FPS

1% low 45

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+22%

87 FPS

1% low 63

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+23%

65 FPS

1% low 49

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+3%

614 FPS

1% low 250

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+17%

98 FPS

1% low 75

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+22%

73 FPS

1% low 53

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3050 8GB

1.328

RTX 3060 12GB

0.885

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Specifications

	RTX 3050 8GB	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2022-01	2021-02
Video memory	8 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	224 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2560	3584
Boost clock	1777 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	130 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$249	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050 8GB

#17 / 71

Popularity score5.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

844€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 48€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#16 / 71

Popularity score5.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

137

Average build price

999€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 48€

Latest builds

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RTX 3050 8GB

20 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

18 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 8GB or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RTX 3060 12GB is on average 7% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 8GB is currently 166€ cheaper (253€ vs 419€). With 1.328 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 8GB or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 8GB averages 310 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 8GB is the r5-5500 (40 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (24 builds).

How much does the RTX 3050 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from 253€. We track 20 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 419€. We track 18 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.