GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs TITAN RTX

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

TITAN RTX

2018Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs TITAN RTX Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 RTX 3050 6GB vs TITAN RTX FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs TITAN RTX: 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 RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • Costs $2,330 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
  • Delivers 691% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 8.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,499 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 280W, a 210W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than TITAN RTX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

TITAN RTX

2018

Why buy it

  • 142.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 700% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 72).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 1378.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,499 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
  • 300% higher power demand at 280W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
TITAN RTX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 142.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 86.9% in PassMark G3D (20,095 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 12nm, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,330 cheaper on MSRP at $169 vs $2,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 691% (63.6 vs 8.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. TITAN RTX still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs TITAN RTX Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

TITAN RTX

The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the TITAN RTX's 20,095 — the TITAN RTX leads by 86.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the TITAN RTX uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,608 (TITAN RTX). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 72 (TITAN RTX) with 72 Tensor cores vs 576.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTITAN RTX
G3D Mark Score
10,749
20,095+87%
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304
4608+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS
16.31 TFLOPS+141%
Boost Clock
1470 MHz
1770 MHz+20%
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
72
288+300%
L1 Cache
2.3 MB
4.5 MB+96%
L2 Cache
2 MB
6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores
18
72+300%
Tensor Cores
72
576+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTITAN RTX
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
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 RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN RTX carries 24 GB. TITAN RTX gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) — a 300% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 384-bit on the TITAN RTX. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6 MB (TITAN RTX) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTITAN RTX
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
24 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
168 GB/s
672 GB/s+300%
Bus Width
96-bit
384-bit+300%
L2 Cache
2 MB
6 MB+200%
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTITAN RTX
DirectX
12 Ultimate
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 (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTITAN RTX
Encoder
NVENC (5th Gen)
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC (7th Gen)
NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the TITAN RTX's 280W — a 120% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (TITAN RTX). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTITAN RTX
TDP
70W-75%
280W
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
2x 8-pin
Length
160mm
267mm
Height
116mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80
Perf/Watt
153.6+114%
71.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the TITAN RTX launched at $2499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB was 93.2% cheaper ($2330 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.0 (TITAN RTX) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 695% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTITAN RTX
MSRP
$169-93%
$2499
Performance per Dollar
63.6+695%
8.0
Codename
GA107
TU102
Release
February 2 2024
December 18 2018
Ranking
#252
#91

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