NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB vs GeForce RTX 2080
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 2080
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 2080 outperforms RTX 3050 6 GB by 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+18%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB vs GeForce RTX 2080: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 shows a 18% advantage for RTX 2080 in gaming performance, while RTX 3050 6 GB may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3946
10071
100100
6068
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 3050 6 GB is the best overall choice
RTX 3050 6 GB leads in combined game performance. RTX 3050 6 GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 3050 6 GB leads in the combined performance index
Prices are identical
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 109–114of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 2080
171 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB
100/100 · Price $229The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
39
46Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
34
40Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
32
37Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
71
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
62Better
61
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2DLSS 2
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS6.77410.07Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power consumption70 WBetter215 W
Power connectorNone6+8 pin
Release date20242018
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Launch price$229Better$699
Shader units / cores23042944Better
Clock speed1042 - 1470 MHz1515 - 1710 MHzBetter
Base clock1042 MHz1515 MHzBetter
Boost clock1470 MHz1710 MHzBetter
VRAM6 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6Better
Memory frequency14 GHz14 GHz
Memory bus96 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth168 GB/s448 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 3x16
Power consumption70 WBetter215 W
Process node8 nmBetter12 nm
Recommended PSU250 WBetter550 W
Length242 mmBetter267 mm
Die size200 mm²Better545 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 2 MBL1 64 KB, L2 4 MB
Transistor count8700 million13600 millionBetter
Max monitors45
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 3050 6 GBRTX 2080
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
24 FPSEstimated 66%
24 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 65%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 58%
15 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
7 FPSEstimated 60%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 3050 6 GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 3050 6 GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 3050 6 GB206 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2080201 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB140 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 2080141 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB74 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 2080110 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB25 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 208041 FPSEstimated 68%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 3050 6 GB133 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2080130 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB111 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 2080112 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB54 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208080 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB17 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 208027 FPSEstimated 68%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 3050 6 GB167 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 2080163 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 3050 6 GB105 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 2080106 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB67 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208099 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB37 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 208060 FPSEstimated 68%
God of War RagnarökRTX 3050 6 GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 3050 6 GB108 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2080106 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB88 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 208088 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB48 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208071 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 6 GB17 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 208028 FPSEstimated 68%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 3050 6 GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 3050 6 GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%
StarfieldRTX 3050 6 GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 6 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100394616%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100445115%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100455214%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100606813%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001007134%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100495613%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100485514%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100455214%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100515813%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100455316%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 2DLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Process node8 nmBetter12 nm
Release date20242018
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count8700 million13600 millionBetter
Die size200 mm²Better545 mm²
Shader units / cores23042944Better
Base clock1042 MHz1515 MHzBetter
Boost clock1470 MHz1710 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 3x16
Length242 mmBetter267 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU250 WBetter550 W
Power connectorNone6+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitors45
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 3050 6 GB and RTX 2080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM6 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus96 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS6.77410.07Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 3050 6 GB or RTX 2080?+
RTX 3050 6 GB has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3050 6 GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 3050 6 GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 3050 6 GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 3050 6 GB offers more overall performance, while RTX 3050 6 GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 3050 6 GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 3050 6 GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 3050 6 GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 3050 6 GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 3050 6 GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 3050 6 GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 3050 6 GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 3050 6 GB if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.