GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RTX 5050 8GB records 17.6% more FPS than RTX 3060 12GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark (167 vs 142 FPS). Choose another pair in the full comparison tool if you want to explore a different upgrade.
RTX 5050 8GB recorded 167 FPS against 142 FPS for RTX 3060 12GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
RTX 3060 12GB
142Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 55 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- February 2021
- GPUsed cards tested
- 179
RTX 5050 8GB
167Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 58.2 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 8GB
- Released
- July 2025
- GPUsed cards tested
- 5
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What does this comparison mean?
The RTX 5050 leads the RTX 3060 12GB in this dataset, but its 8GB reduces capacity by 4GB. This makes the comparison a modest performance step with a memory trade-off, despite the newer Blackwell generation. A 3060 owner should verify that the intended workload fits within 8GB before treating the 5050 as a suitable replacement.
RTX 3060 12GB has 12GB and RTX 5050 8GB has 8GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
RTX 3060 12GB
The original RTX 3060 combines Ampere architecture with 12GB of GDDR6. It launched in February 2021 and is distinct from the later 8GB configuration.
RTX 5050 8GB
NVIDIA announced the desktop RTX 5050 with Blackwell architecture and 8GB of GDDR6 for July 2025. The laptop configuration uses different memory.
Release and feature sources: RTX 3060 12GB source · RTX 5050 8GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.