GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB ≈ ₹35,100 today · 2024 Buy now

≈100% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB ≈ ₹67,400 today · 2021 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores about 100% higher than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

100 W lower rated board power (70 W vs 170 W)
About ₹32,300 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

100% higher estimated gaming score
6 GB more video memory (12 vs 6 GB)
2× memory bandwidth (336 vs 168 GB/s)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
GPU chip	GA107	GA106
CUDA cores	2,304	3,584
RT cores	18	28
Tensor cores	72	112
Video memory	6 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	96-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	168 GB/s	336 GB/s
L2 cache	2 MB	3 MB
Boost clock	1.47 GHz	1.78 GHz
Board power (rated)	70 W	170 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)
Released	2024-02-02	2021-02-25
Price today (≈)	₹35,100	₹67,400

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores about 100% higher than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is rated at 70 W versus 170 W for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB good for 1440p gaming?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 8 GB of video memory, which can run short at 1440p in newer games on high settings. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more and is the safer pick for 1440p.