NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

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

Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#38 / 71

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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Nvidia

RTX 3070

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#15 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.48/100

Lowest price

$421

FPS / $

1.01

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Our verdict

The RTX 3070 is on average 28% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 8GB is currently $161 cheaper ($260 vs $421).
With 1.292 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 3050 8GB

RTX 3070

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

351 FPS

1% low 202

365 FPS

1% low 209

Apex Legends

+44%

176 FPS

1% low 122

253 FPS

1% low 169

Grand Theft Auto V

+53%

60 FPS

1% low 45

92 FPS

1% low 65

Red Dead Redemption 2

+45%

87 FPS

1% low 63

126 FPS

1% low 89

Cyberpunk 2077

+40%

65 FPS

1% low 49

91 FPS

1% low 69

Rocket League

+21%

614 FPS

1% low 250

742 FPS

1% low 320

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+51%

98 FPS

1% low 75

148 FPS

1% low 108

Crimson Desert

+45%

73 FPS

1% low 53

106 FPS

1% low 75

FPS / $

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

RTX 3050 8GB

1.292

RTX 3070

1.01

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Specifications

	RTX 3050 8GB	RTX 3070
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2022-01	2020-10
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	2560	5888
Boost clock	1777 MHz	1725 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	130 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$249	$499

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050 8GB

#38 / 71

Popularity score3/100

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

$841

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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

RTX 3070

#15 / 71

Popularity score7.1/100

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

$1,474

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RTX 3050 8GB

6 models tracked

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RTX 3070

20 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 8GB or the RTX 3070?

The RTX 3070 is on average 28% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 8GB is currently $161 cheaper ($260 vs $421). With 1.292 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 8GB or RTX 3070?

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 8GB averages 310 FPS versus 396 FPS for the RTX 3070 across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 3070. 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 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 8GB is the r5-5500 (40 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3070 is the r7-5700x (6 builds).

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

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from $260. We track 6 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3070 cost right now?

The RTX 3070 is available from $421. We track 20 models in real time.

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for revolutionary graphics.