G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅60.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅83.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2017 hardware with 11 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 138.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 250W, a 180W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 60.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 73.1% in PassMark G3D (18,606 vs 10,749), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2017. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $530 cheaper on MSRP at $169 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 138.9% (63.6 vs 26.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti leads by 73.1%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	18,606+73%	10,749
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS+67%	6.774 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1582 MHz+8%	1470 MHz
ROPs	88+175%	32
TMUs	224+211%	72
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	2.3 MB+77%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB+38%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti gives you 83.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — a 188.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Memory bus width is 352-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+83%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+188%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+267%	96-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB+38%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP	250W	70W-72%
Recommended PSU	600W	300W-50%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	None
Length	267mm	160mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	153.6+106%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti came in at $699, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB was 75.8% cheaper ($530 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 139.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP	$699	$169-76%
Performance per Dollar	26.6	63.6+139%
Codename	GP102	GA107
Release	March 10 2017	February 2 2024
Ranking	#95	#252

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