GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+19.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile's 14,938 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile leads by 19.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1425 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) with 80 Tensor cores vs 120.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535 | 14,938+19% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 10.94 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+25% | 1425 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 120+50% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 3.8 MB+52% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 30+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | 120+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 336 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile's 80W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 80W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-18% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 186.7+94% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | GA106 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #211 | #214 |
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