GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

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

≈182% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB ≈ ₹67,600 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5060 8GB scores about 182% higher than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

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

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

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

75 W lower rated board power (70 W vs 145 W)
About ₹32,500 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

182% higher estimated gaming score
2 GB more video memory (8 vs 6 GB)
2.7× memory bandwidth (448 vs 168 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
GPU chip	GA107	GB206
CUDA cores	2,304	3,840
RT cores	18	30
Tensor cores	72	120
Video memory	6 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	96-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	168 GB/s	448 GB/s
L2 cache	2 MB	32 MB
Boost clock	1.47 GHz	2.50 GHz
Board power (rated)	70 W	145 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x8
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2024-02-02	2025-05-19
Price today (≈)	₹35,100	₹67,600

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than GeForce RTX 5060 8GB?

GeForce RTX 5060 8GB scores about 182% higher than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 5060 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is rated at 70 W versus 145 W for GeForce RTX 5060 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 5060 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 5060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 5060 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

Both can run games at 1440p, but 8 GB of video memory can run short in newer, demanding games at high or ultra settings. For a new 1440p build, a card with 12 GB or 16 GB will last longer.