NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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

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

Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#18 / 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

306€

FPS / €

1.098

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Nvidia

RTX 3090

Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X

#20 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.78/100

Lowest price

2,123€

FPS / €

0.242

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Our verdict

The RTX 3090 is on average 48% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 8GB is currently 1,817€ cheaper (306€ vs 2,123€).
With 1.098 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3090 packs more video memory (24 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 3050 8GB

RTX 3090

Counter-Strike 2

+14%

351 FPS

1% low 202

399 FPS

1% low 232

Apex Legends

+69%

176 FPS

1% low 122

298 FPS

1% low 197

Grand Theft Auto V

+98%

60 FPS

1% low 45

119 FPS

1% low 88

Red Dead Redemption 2

+91%

87 FPS

1% low 63

166 FPS

1% low 119

Cyberpunk 2077

+103%

65 FPS

1% low 49

132 FPS

1% low 97

Rocket League

+35%

614 FPS

1% low 250

831 FPS

1% low 377

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+88%

98 FPS

1% low 75

184 FPS

1% low 135

Crimson Desert

+92%

73 FPS

1% low 53

140 FPS

1% low 100

FPS / €

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

RTX 3050 8GB

1.098

RTX 3090

0.242

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Specifications

	RTX 3050 8GB	RTX 3090
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2022-01	2020-09
Video memory	8 GB	24 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory bus	128 bit	384 bit
Bandwidth	224 GB/s	936 GB/s
Shading units	2560	10496
Boost clock	1777 MHz	1695 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	130 W	350 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$249	$1499

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050 8GB

#18 / 71

Popularity score5.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

867€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 52€

Latest builds

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RTX 3090

#20 / 71

Popularity score4.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

3,677€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Aerocool LUXPRO1000 1000W 80 Plus Gold Black

1000 W · 106€

Latest builds

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RTX 3050 8GB

15 models tracked

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RTX 3090

19 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 8GB or the RTX 3090?

The RTX 3090 is on average 48% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 8GB is currently 1,817€ cheaper (306€ vs 2,123€). With 1.098 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3090 packs more video memory (24 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 8GB or RTX 3090?

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 8GB averages 310 FPS versus 458 FPS for the RTX 3090 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 3090?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3090. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Aerocool LUXPRO1000 1000W 80 Plus Gold 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 (28 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3090?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3090 is the r9-9950x (2 builds).

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

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from 306€. We track 15 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3090 cost right now?

The RTX 3090 is available from 2,123€. We track 19 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 3090

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, with Ampere architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The absolute flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.