NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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

#51 / 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

$281

FPS / $

1.196

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Nvidia

RTX 5060

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

#8 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.34/100

Lowest price

$370

FPS / $

1.138

See the cheapest model See all 31 models

Our verdict

The RTX 5060 is on average 26% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 8GB is currently $89 cheaper ($281 vs $370).
With 1.196 FPS/$, 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 5060

Counter-Strike 2

351 FPS

1% low 202

352 FPS

1% low 213

Apex Legends

+37%

176 FPS

1% low 122

241 FPS

1% low 165

Grand Theft Auto V

+52%

60 FPS

1% low 45

91 FPS

1% low 67

Red Dead Redemption 2

+47%

87 FPS

1% low 63

128 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+49%

65 FPS

1% low 49

97 FPS

1% low 73

Rocket League

+19%

614 FPS

1% low 250

733 FPS

1% low 323

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+50%

98 FPS

1% low 75

147 FPS

1% low 104

Crimson Desert

+48%

73 FPS

1% low 53

108 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / $

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

RTX 3050 8GB

1.196

RTX 5060

1.138

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Specifications

	RTX 3050 8GB	RTX 5060
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
Release date	2022-01	2025-05
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	2560	3840
Boost clock	1777 MHz	2497 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	130 W	145 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$249	$299

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050 8GB

#51 / 71

Popularity score2.3/100

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

$867

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 5060

#8 / 71

Popularity score30.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2067

Average build price

$1,019

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

4 models tracked

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RTX 5060

31 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 8GB or the RTX 5060?

The RTX 5060 is on average 26% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 8GB is currently $89 cheaper ($281 vs $370). With 1.196 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 8GB or RTX 5060?

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 8GB averages 310 FPS versus 390 FPS for the RTX 5060 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 5060?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5060. 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 (28 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 is the r5-5500 (312 builds).

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

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from $281. We track 4 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 cost right now?

The RTX 5060 is available from $370. We track 31 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.