GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080vsGeForce RTX 3050 6 GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is a budget-friendly card for light gaming and everyday use, while the GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end choice for demanding 4K gaming and creative work.

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

GeForce RTX 4080

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

83score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
9,728
Boost Clock
2505 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB

Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2024

26score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
6 GB
TDP
70W
Shaders
2,304
Boost Clock
1470 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 4080Winner
83
RTX 3050 6 GB
26
RTX 4080 leads by 219.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#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 4080RTX 3050 6 GB
General
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Node5 nm8 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit96-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s168 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,7282,304
TMUs30472
ROPs11232
Boost Clock2505 MHz1470 MHz
FP3248.74 TF6.774 TF
Power
TDP32070
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 wins overall for anyone needing high-end gaming or creative work, leaving the RTX 3050 6 GB far behind.

Best value

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is the smarter pick for budget buyers who only need basic 1080p gaming.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is the right choice for a low-power office PC where you occasionally play older or less demanding games.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 26 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3050 6 GB in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 219% faster than the RTX 3050 6 GB overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. 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.