GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 5080 16GB

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

≈645% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ≈ ₹2.94 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5080 16GB scores about 645% 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 3050 6GB 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 5080 16GB

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

290 W lower rated board power (70 W vs 360 W)
About ₹2.59 L cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5080 16GB

645% higher estimated gaming score
10 GB more video memory (16 vs 6 GB)
5.7× memory bandwidth (960 vs 168 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5080 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
GPU chip	GA107	GB203
CUDA cores	2,304	10,752
RT cores	18	84
Tensor cores	72	336
Video memory	6 GB GDDR6	16 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	96-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	168 GB/s	960 GB/s
L2 cache	2 MB	64 MB
Boost clock	1.47 GHz	2.62 GHz
Board power (rated)	70 W	360 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2024-02-02	2025-01-30
Price today (≈)	₹35,100	₹2.94 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 5080 16GB scores about 645% 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 3050 6GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is rated at 70 W versus 360 W for GeForce RTX 5080 16GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 5080 16GB 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 5080 16GB has more and is the safer pick for 1440p.