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RTX 3050 vs RTX 3060 Ti

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (2022) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020).

RTX 3050

NVIDIA Entry-level

18 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (130 W vs 200 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($249 vs $399)
  • Newer (2022 vs 2020)

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Winner

RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA Mid-range

37 / perf index
  • ~106% faster on average
  • Wider memory bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
  • Better performance per dollar
  • More power-efficient

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Verdict: The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 106% faster than the RTX 3050 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the RTX 3060 Ti offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 3060 Ti is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

RTX 3050
18
RTX 3060 Ti
37

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationRTX 3050RTX 3060 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Release year20222020
Est. performance
18
37
Shading units
2,560
4,864
Boost clock
1777 MHz
1665 MHz
FP32 compute
9.1 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus
128-bit
256-bit
Board power
130 W
200 W
Launch MSRP
$249
$399

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3060 Ti better than the RTX 3050?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 3060 Ti is about 106% faster than the RTX 3050 on average.

How much faster is the RTX 3060 Ti than the RTX 3050?

Roughly 106% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 3060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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