AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

344€

FPS / €

1.36

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Nvidia

RTX 3050

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

209€

FPS / €

1.608

See the cheapest model See all 47 models

Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 30% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 is currently 135€ cheaper (209€ vs 344€).
With 1.608 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RTX 3050

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

370 FPS

1% low 224

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+48%

260 FPS

1% low 181

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+73%

104 FPS

1% low 77

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+63%

142 FPS

1% low 102

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+68%

109 FPS

1% low 80

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+21%

740 FPS

1% low 340

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+67%

164 FPS

1% low 121

98 FPS

1% low 75

Crimson Desert

+64%

120 FPS

1% low 86

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.36

RTX 3050

1.608

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	RTX 3050
Architecture	RDNA 4	Ampere
Release date	2025-06	2022-01
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	2048	2560
Boost clock	3130 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$299	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69

Popularity score16.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

959

Average build price

930€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · 84€

Latest builds

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Pc plaisir full HD

RTX 3050

#12 / 69

Popularity score12.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

241

Average build price

806€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black

750 W · 69€

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

17 models tracked

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RTX 3050

47 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 3050?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 30% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 is currently 135€ cheaper (209€ vs 344€). With 1.608 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or RTX 3050?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 404 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (184 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 is the r5-5500 (88 builds).

How much does the RX 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from 344€. We track 17 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from 209€. We track 47 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.