GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GBvsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is a budget-friendly entry-level card for casual gaming and everyday tasks, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end performer built for demanding 4K gaming and creative work.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB
6 GB · 70W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB

Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2024

26score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
6 GB
TDP
70W
CUDA Cores
2,304
Boost Clock
1470 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2024

82score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
Shaders
10,240
Boost Clock
2550 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 3050 6 GB
26
RTX 4080 SUPERWinner
82
RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 215.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#7RTX 5090 D V279
#96GTX 166028
#97RTX 3050 6 GB26
#98GTX 1650 SUPER25
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 3050 6 GBRTX 4080 SUPER
General
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process Node8 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM6 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus96-bit256-bit
Bandwidth168 GB/s736.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores2,30410,240
TMUs72320
ROPs32112
Boost Clock1470 MHz2550 MHz
FP326.774 TF52.22 TF
Power
TDP70320
Power Connectors1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins decisively for anyone needing high-end gaming or creative performance.

Best value

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the smarter pick for budget buyers who want future-proof speed and more memory.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is the right choice for a low-power, compact PC used only for light gaming or office work.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3050 6 GB better than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

Overall the RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 26 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3050 6 GB in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 3050 6 GB?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 215% faster than the RTX 3050 6 GB overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 3050 6 GB or the RTX 4080 SUPER?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 3050 6 GB is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.