GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 5050: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +40.1%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 leads in this scenario (up to 40.1% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce RTX 3060 is better2
Video memory 4 GB more12 GB vs 8 GB
Memory bus 64 bit more192 bit vs 128 bit
Where GeForce RTX 5050 is better2
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 32.9% faster2,871 samples/min vs 2,160 samples/min
Launch price $80 lower$249 vs $329
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 32.9%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce RTX 30602,159.8 samples/minGeForce RTX 50502,871.1 samples/minPosition among tested models (67, OptiX)
A · 2,160B · 2,87105,00010,00015,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is ahead by 32.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
2,159.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 583 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 583 submissions (49 outliers excluded), interquartile range 2094.29–2210.76; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-11-03; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
2,871.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 54 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 54 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 2837.01–2897.99; submissions 2025-07-19 to 2026-07-06; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (3)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,997.7 | 2,799.2 | B +40.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,992.7 | 2,778 | B +39.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,157.9 | 2,894.9 | B +34.2% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (57)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 52.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 47.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 43.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 23.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 24.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 150.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 141.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 203.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 85.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 86.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 92.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 86.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 89.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 52.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 52.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | 157.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 155.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 155.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 111.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 110.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 280.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 285.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 264.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 115.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 118.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | 373.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 414.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 381.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 169.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 169 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,318.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,343 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,350.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,331.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,408 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,512.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,370.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,369.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,353.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,354.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 1,205.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,155.1 | 2,866.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,515 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,411.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,260.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,386.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,395.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,445.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,432.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,523.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,537.8 | 3,117.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,241.3 | 2,940.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,231.9 | 2,963.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,148.8 | 2,844.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,956.8 | 2,691.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,064 | 2,781.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 2,152.8 | 2,820.7 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · GeForce RTX 3060 | B · GeForce RTX 5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell | differs |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 3,584 (CUDA cores) | 2,560 (CUDA cores) | not directly comparable |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,320 MHz | 2,310 MHz | B: 990 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,780 MHz | 2,570 MHz | B: 790 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB | A: 4 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 | equal |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 128 bit | A: 64 bit more |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 170 W (board power) | 130 W (TGP) | not directly comparable |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W | 550 W | equal |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | differs |
| Power connectors (reference) | no data | 1x 8-pin or PCIe Gen 5 cable rated 300 W+ (adapter included) | no data for A |
Chip
Architecture
AAmpere
BBlackwell
differsShader units
A3,584 (CUDA cores)
B2,560 (CUDA cores)
not directly comparableShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,320 MHz
B2,310 MHz
B: 990 MHz moreBoost clock
A1,780 MHz
B2,570 MHz
B: 790 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A12 GB
B8 GB
A: 4 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR6
BGDDR6
equalMemory bus
A192 bit
B128 bit
A: 64 bit more
Power and dimensions
Board power
A170 W (board power)
B130 W (TGP)
not directly comparableTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
A550 W
B550 W
equalInterface
APCIe 4.0
BPCIe 5.0
differsPower connectors (reference)
Ano data
B1x 8-pin or PCIe Gen 5 cable rated 300 W+ (adapter included)
no data for A
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 have?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060: 12 GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050: 8 GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus.
What power supply does the manufacturer recommend?
For NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 550 W or more; for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 550 W or more. This is a recommendation for a typical system; also check the power connectors of the specific card model.
Which PCIe interface do the cards use?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060: PCIe 4.0. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050: PCIe 5.0.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 4060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3070
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5050
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3050 vs GeForce RTX 3060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 6600
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 5060
Data sources (3)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.92, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.93.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.