GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is about 52% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is 52% faster (44 vs 29).
  • 1080p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB +47% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 1 of 23 games.
  • 1440p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB +50% on average (est.).
  • 4K high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB +52% on average (est.).
  • Video memory: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has 8 GB vs 6 GB.
  • Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 70 W, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 170 W; the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB delivers 60% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is 2 years newer (2024 vs 2022).

FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.

Specs

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Performance index2944
Brand / seriesNVIDIA RTX 30NVIDIA RTX 30
Released20242022
Video memory6 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus96-bit128-bit
Power (TDP)70 W170 W
Hardware ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS, FSRDLSS, FSR

Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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