NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3050

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 69

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

$210

FPS / €

1.491

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Nvidia

RTX 3070

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#15 / 69

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

$500

FPS / €

0.834

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Our verdict

The RTX 3070 is on average 24% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 is currently $290 cheaper ($210 vs $500).
With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 3050

RTX 3070

Counter-Strike 2

+9%

321 FPS

1% low 194

351 FPS

1% low 207

Apex Legends

+35%

164 FPS

1% low 114

221 FPS

1% low 156

Grand Theft Auto V

+69%

48 FPS

1% low 37

81 FPS

1% low 58

Red Dead Redemption 2

+45%

87 FPS

1% low 63

126 FPS

1% low 89

Cyberpunk 2077

+82%

33 FPS

1% low 25

60 FPS

1% low 46

Rocket League

+16%

584 FPS

1% low 240

676 FPS

1% low 299

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+70%

67 FPS

1% low 50

114 FPS

1% low 83

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

1.491

RTX 3070

0.834

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Specifications

	RTX 3050	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

#12 / 69

Popularity score11.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

224

Average build price

$805

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 3070

#15 / 69

Popularity score4.7/100

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

$1,383

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

RTX 3050

95 models tracked

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RTX 3070

80 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RTX 3070 is on average 24% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 is currently $290 cheaper ($210 vs $500). With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

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

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 averages 292 FPS versus 363 FPS for the RTX 3070 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050?

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

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 is the r5-5500 (79 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 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from $210. We track 95 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3070 cost right now?

The RTX 3070 is available from $500. We track 80 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

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.