NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

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

Nvidia

RTX 3050 6GB

Ampere · 6 GB GDDR6

#16 / 71▲
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.14/100

Lowest price

$245

FPS / $

1.371

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#44 / 71▼
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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

$260

FPS / $

1.292

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Our verdict

  • The RTX 3050 6GB and the RTX 3050 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (310 FPS vs 310 FPS on average).
  • The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $15 cheaper ($245 vs $260).
  • With 1.371 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 3050 6GB
RTX 3050 8GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

351 FPS
1% low 202
351 FPS
1% low 202
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

176 FPS
1% low 122
176 FPS
1% low 122
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

60 FPS
1% low 45
60 FPS
1% low 45
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

87 FPS
1% low 63
87 FPS
1% low 63
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

65 FPS
1% low 49
65 FPS
1% low 49
Rocket League

Rocket League

614 FPS
1% low 250
614 FPS
1% low 250
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

98 FPS
1% low 75
98 FPS
1% low 75
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

73 FPS
1% low 53
73 FPS
1% low 53

FPS / $

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

RTX 3050 6GB
1.371
RTX 3050 8GB
1.292

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Specifications

RTX 3050 6GB RTX 3050 8GB
ArchitectureAmpere Ampere
Release date2024-02 2022-01
Video memory6 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus96 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth168 GB/s 224 GB/s
Shading units2304 2560
Boost clock1470 MHz 1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)70 W 130 W
Recommended PSU300 W 550 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$169 $249

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050 6GB

#16 / 71
Popularity score6.4/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.8%

Number of builds created with this GPU

151

Average build price

$791

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

Unnamed build
20/09/26
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 Gaming Grafikkarte (Nvidia GeForce RTX3050 DLSS, PCIe 4.0, 1x HDMI 2.1a, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, DUAL-RTX3050-O6G)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Procesador (6 núcleos/12 threads, 65W TDP, Socket AM4, 19MB Caché, Reloj de aumento máx. hasta 4.2 GHz,con ventilador Wraith Stealh)

Unnamed build

r5-5500
Unnamed build
17/09/26
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 LP E 6G OC
Processeur AMD Ryzen 7 7700 pour le jeu et la productivité, CPU de bureau 8 cœurs 12 threads, 4,5 GHz Max Boost, 5 nm, 32 Mo de cache L3, socket AM5 (refroidisseur non inclus)

Unnamed build

r7-7700
Unnamed build
14/09/26
Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G Carte graphique 6 Go GDDR6, 96 bits, PCI-E 4.0, Core Clock 1477 MHz, 2 x DP 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD
NOUVEAU Processeur AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8 cœurs 16 threads AM4, 3,4 GHz 4,6 GHz 65 W 7 nm L3=32 Mo, compatible B550, processeur de jeu DDR4 sans ventilateur

Unnamed build

r7-5700x

RTX 3050 8GB

#44 / 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

82

Average build price

$867

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build
30/08/26
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 WIND
Intel Core™ i5-14600KF 14-Kern CPU, Sockel 1700, Boxed (ohne Kühler)

Unnamed build

i5-14600kf
Unnamed build
12/08/26
Carte graphique - GIGABYTE - RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC - 8 Go - Overclocking - PCI Express 3.0 x16
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Tray, Schwarz, 100-000000927

Unnamed build

r5-5600

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RTX 3050 6GB

9 models tracked
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RTX 3050 8GB

4 models tracked
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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 6GB or the RTX 3050 8GB?

The RTX 3050 6GB and the RTX 3050 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (310 FPS vs 310 FPS on average). The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $15 cheaper ($245 vs $260). With 1.371 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 6GB or RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 6GB averages 310 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 6GB?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 6GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 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 RTX 3050 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 6GB is the r5-5500 (52 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 8GB is the r5-5500 (28 builds).

How much does the RTX 3050 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 6GB is available from $245. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from $260. We track 4 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

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.

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