GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 5050 8GB

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

≈16% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB ≈ ₹47,000 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5050 8GB scores about 16% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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 3060 8GB GeForce RTX 5050 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 3060 8GB

About ₹10,500 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5050 8GB

16% higher estimated gaming score
43% more memory bandwidth (320 vs 224 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
40 W lower rated board power (130 W vs 170 W)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	GeForce RTX 5050 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
GPU chip	GA106	GB207
CUDA cores	3,584	2,560
RT cores	28	20
Tensor cores	112	80
Video memory	8 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	128-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	24 MB
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	2.57 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	130 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2022-10-12	2025-07-01
Price today (≈)	₹36,500	₹47,000

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than GeForce RTX 5050 8GB?

GeForce RTX 5050 8GB scores about 16% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5050 8GB?

GeForce RTX 5050 8GB is rated at 130 W versus 170 W for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5050 8GB?

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 3060 8GB and GeForce RTX 5050 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.