GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060

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 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 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 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060: 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 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (64 vs 112), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅75.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅75% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (112 vs 64).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 75.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 68.6% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 10,080), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM and 28 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile scores 10,080 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 68.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1057 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 64 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	10,080	16,995+69%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.329 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+194%
Boost Clock	1057 MHz	1777 MHz+68%
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	2 MB	3.5 MB+75%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	28+75%
Tensor Cores	64	112+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 3050 Mobile has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 87.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	360 GB/s+88%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	75W-56%	170W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	134.4+34%	100.0