NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 3050 8 GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 4080 outperforms RTX 3050 8 GB by 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+64%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB shows a 64% advantage for RTX 4080 in gaming performance, while RTX 3050 8 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
7244
75100
74100
8868
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4080 is the best overall choice
RTX 4080 leads in combined game performance. RTX 3050 8 GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4080 leads in the combined performance index
RTX 3050 8 GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 15–20of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 4080
129 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
100/100 · Price $299The 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 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
72Better
44
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
58Better
38
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
56Better
36
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
75
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
73Better
65
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 2
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS48.74Better9.098
Power consumption320 W130 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Release date20222022
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Launch price$1199$299Better
Shader units / cores9728Better2560
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x8
Clock speed2205 - 2505 MHzBetter1552 - 1777 MHz
Base clock2205 MHzBetter1552 MHz
Boost clock2505 MHzBetter1777 MHz
VRAM16 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency22,4 GHzBetter14 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth717 GB/sBetter224 GB/s
Power consumption320 W130 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter8 nm
Recommended PSU700 W300 WBetter
Length310 mm242 mmBetter
Die size379 mm²276 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 64 MBL1 128 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count45900 millionBetter12000 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB 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 4080RTX 3050 8 GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
35 FPSEstimated 66%
26 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
30 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
23 FPSEstimated 66%
14 FPSEstimated 63%
4K Ultra
13 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 408035 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408030 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 408013 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 408035 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408030 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 408013 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 4080297 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB215 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4080209 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB151 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4080162 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB101 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 408081 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB29 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 4080192 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB139 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4080165 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB120 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4080118 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB73 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 408054 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB20 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 4080242 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 3050 8 GB175 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 4080156 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB114 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4080146 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB91 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 4080119 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB43 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRTX 408035 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408030 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 408013 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 4080156 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB114 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4080131 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB95 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4080105 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB65 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 408055 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3050 8 GB20 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 408035 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408030 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 408013 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 408035 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408030 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 408013 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 408035 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408030 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 408023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 408013 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100724448%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100765041%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100765139%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100886826%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1007510029%
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 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100795536%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100785436%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100765139%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100815735%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100775141%
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 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process node5 nmBetter8 nm
Release date20222022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count45900 millionBetter12000 million
Die size379 mm²276 mm²Better
Shader units / cores9728Better2560
Base clock2205 MHzBetter1552 MHz
Boost clock2505 MHzBetter1777 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x8
Length310 mm242 mmBetter
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU700 W300 WBetter
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4080 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS48.74Better9.098
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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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 4080 or RTX 3050 8 GB?+
RTX 4080 has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3050 8 GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4080 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 4080 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 4080 offers more overall performance, while RTX 4080 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4080 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 8 GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4080 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4080 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4080 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 8 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 8 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 4080 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.