NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

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

Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 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.29/100

Lowest price

346€

FPS / €

1.072

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Nvidia

RTX 5050

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR6

#13 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.20/100

Lowest price

320€

FPS / €

1.244

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Our verdict

The RTX 5050 is on average 12% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 5050 is currently 26€ cheaper (320€ vs 346€).
With 1.244 FPS/€, the RTX 5050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 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 3060 12GB

RTX 5050

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

351 FPS

1% low 201

361 FPS

1% low 207

Apex Legends

+13%

203 FPS

1% low 141

229 FPS

1% low 149

Grand Theft Auto V

+16%

68 FPS

1% low 54

79 FPS

1% low 57

Red Dead Redemption 2

+7%

106 FPS

1% low 77

113 FPS

1% low 83

Cyberpunk 2077

+4%

80 FPS

1% low 59

83 FPS

1% low 63

Rocket League

+11%

635 FPS

1% low 271

703 FPS

1% low 293

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%

115 FPS

1% low 92

136 FPS

1% low 99

Crimson Desert

+7%

89 FPS

1% low 65

95 FPS

1% low 70

FPS / €

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

RTX 3060 12GB

1.072

RTX 5050

1.244

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 5050
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
Release date	2021-02	2025-07
Video memory	12 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	3584	2560
Boost clock	1777 MHz	2570 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$329	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 12GB

#15 / 71

Popularity score6.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

131

Average build price

1,024€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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PC gaming

RTX 5050

#13 / 71

Popularity score10.1/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

329

Average build price

881€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

19 models tracked

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RTX 5050

24 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 12GB or the RTX 5050?

The RTX 5050 is on average 12% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 5050 is currently 26€ cheaper (320€ vs 346€). With 1.244 FPS/€, the RTX 5050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 12GB or RTX 5050?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 372 FPS for the RTX 5050 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. 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 5050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5050. 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 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (22 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5050 is the r5-5500 (155 builds).

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 346€. We track 19 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5050 cost right now?

The RTX 5050 is available from 320€. We track 24 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.