NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

GTX 1050 Ti

Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

#47 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.3/100

Lowest price

$200

FPS / $

1.49

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#67 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

Currently unavailable

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Our verdict

The RTX 3060 8GB is on average 22% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

GTX 1050 Ti

RTX 3060 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

337 FPS

1% low 196

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+37%

148 FPS

1% low 99

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+48%

46 FPS

1% low 33

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+77%

60 FPS

1% low 46

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+63%

49 FPS

1% low 35

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+11%

572 FPS

1% low 234

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+67%

69 FPS

1% low 53

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+78%

50 FPS

1% low 39

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

GTX 1050 Ti

1.49

RTX 3060 8GB

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Specifications

	GTX 1050 Ti	RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Release date	2016-10	2022-10
Video memory	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	112 GB/s	240 GB/s
Shading units	768	3584
Boost clock	1392 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	75 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	300 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$139	—

Popularity on DropReference

GTX 1050 Ti

#47 / 71

Popularity score2.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$965

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 8GB

#67 / 71

Popularity score0.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,123

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

20/09/26

Processeur Intel Core i5-13400F - INTEL - 2.5 GHz / 4.6 GHz - 10 cœurs - 20 Mo de cache

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GTX 1050 Ti

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RTX 3060 8GB

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1050 Ti or the RTX 3060 8GB?

The RTX 3060 8GB is on average 22% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1050 Ti or RTX 3060 8GB?

At 1440p, the GTX 1050 Ti averages 272 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1050 Ti?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1050 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1050 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1050 Ti is the r5-3400g (5 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 8GB is the r7-5700x (2 builds).

How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $200. We track 6 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, with Pascal architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it doesn't require external power and is perfect for budget configurations.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.