GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB ≈ ₹34,900 today · 2022 Buy now

≈27% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB ≈ ₹36,500 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores about 27% higher than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3060 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 8GB GeForce RTX 3060 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 8GB

55 W lower rated board power (115 W vs 170 W)

Why pick GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

27% higher estimated gaming score

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
GPU chip	GA107	GA106
CUDA cores	2,560	3,584
RT cores	20	28
Tensor cores	80	112
Video memory	8 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	128-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
L2 cache	2 MB	3 MB
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	1.78 GHz
Board power (rated)	115 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	2022-12-16	2022-10-12
Price today (≈)	₹34,900	₹36,500

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB better than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores about 27% higher than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is rated at 115 W versus 170 W for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and GeForce RTX 3060 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.