TITAN V
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

TITAN V vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

TITAN V

2017Core: 1200 MHzBoost: 1455 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022Core: 1552 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
112%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
111%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
111%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
109%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
109%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
107%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
107%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
107%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
106%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
105%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
103%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
103%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
102%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
101%
#22
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP: $169|Avg: $179
100%
#23
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
100%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
100%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
99%
#26
Radeon RX 7700 XT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
99%
#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
99%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
98%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
98%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
98%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
98%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
97%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
96%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
94%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
93%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
93%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
93%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The TITAN V lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The TITAN V is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 60.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.

InsightTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance
Leading raw performance (+60.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-60.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Volta)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $1,045 for the TITAN V, it costs 80% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 212.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+212.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,045)
More affordable ($209)

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 TITAN V and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

NVIDIA

TITAN V

The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the TITAN V scores 20,077 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the TITAN V leads by 60.2%. The TITAN V is built on Volta while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (TITAN V) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1455 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
G3D Mark Score
20,077+60%
12,535
Architecture
Volta
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
5120+100%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
14.9 TFLOPS+64%
9.098 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1455 MHz
1777 MHz+22%
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
320+300%
80
L1 Cache
7.5 MB+200%
2.5 MB
L2 Cache
4.5 MB+125%
2 MB
Tensor Cores
640+700%
80

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The TITAN V comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The TITAN V offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 653 GB/s (TITAN V) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 191.5% advantage for the TITAN V. Bus width: 3072-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4.5 MB (TITAN V) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the TITAN V has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
HBM2
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
653 GB/s+192%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
3072-bit+2300%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4.5 MB+125%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (TITAN V) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).

FeatureTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
NVENC 7th gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP9
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The TITAN V draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN V) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.

FeatureTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
TDP
250W
130W-48%
Recommended PSU
600W
450W-25%
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
8-pin
Length
267mm
242mm
Height
112mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
66°C-22%
Perf/Watt
80.3
96.4+20%
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Value Analysis

The TITAN V launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $1045, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 80% less ($836 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (TITAN V) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 212.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureTITAN VGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP
$2999
$249-92%
Avg Price (30d)
$1045
$209-80%
Performance per Dollar
19.2
60.0+213%
Codename
GV100
GA106
Release
December 7 2017
January 4 2022
Ranking
#109
#211