NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

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

Nvidia

RTX 3050 6GB

Ampere · 6 GB GDDR6

#24 / 71▼

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

$250

FPS / $

1.344

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Nvidia

RTX 3080 Ti

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#29 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.72/100

Lowest price

$730

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Our verdict

The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $480 cheaper ($250 vs $730).
The RTX 3080 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 3050 6GB

RTX 3080 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

351 FPS

1% low 202

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Apex Legends

176 FPS

1% low 122

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Grand Theft Auto V

60 FPS

1% low 45

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Red Dead Redemption 2

87 FPS

1% low 63

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Cyberpunk 2077

65 FPS

1% low 49

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Rocket League

614 FPS

1% low 250

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

98 FPS

1% low 75

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Crimson Desert

73 FPS

1% low 53

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FPS / $

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

RTX 3050 6GB

1.344

RTX 3080 Ti

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Specifications

	RTX 3050 6GB	RTX 3080 Ti
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2024-02	2021-06
Video memory	6 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory bus	96 bit	384 bit
Bandwidth	168 GB/s	912 GB/s
Shading units	2304	10240
Boost clock	1470 MHz	1665 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	70 W	350 W
Recommended PSU	300 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$169	$1199

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050 6GB

#24 / 71

Popularity score6.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

160

Average build price

$788

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

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

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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RTX 3080 Ti

#29 / 71

Popularity score5.4/100

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

$1,906

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Super Flower Combat FG 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $120

Latest builds

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pc avec rtx 3080 ti a ajouter en occasion et ryzen 7800x 3d

r7-7700x3D

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RTX 3050 6GB

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RTX 3080 Ti

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 6GB or the RTX 3080 Ti?

The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $480 cheaper ($250 vs $730). The RTX 3080 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

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 3080 Ti?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Super Flower Combat FG 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 (57 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 Ti is the r7-7700x3D (2 builds).

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

The RTX 3050 6GB is available from $250. We track 10 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?

The RTX 3080 Ti is available from $730. We track 10 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 3080 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3080, it excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.