Updated July 28, 2026
Compare GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 5050 side by side. See benchmark performance, live prices, value metrics, and full graphics card specs.
Verdict: The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and GeForce RTX 5050 are very closely matched in performance (25/100 vs 25/100). The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs $6 less ($250 vs $256). For value, the GeForce RTX 5050 wins at $10.07/pt vs $10.18/pt.
PickGPU Score is a composite of Tom's Hardware raster and ray tracing benchmarks across all resolutions (70% raster / 30% ray tracing, weighted by Steam Hardware Survey data). Scaled so 100 = the best GPU currently in the dataset. Value ($/pt) = price divided by PickGPU Score — lower is better value.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | N/A |
| Generation | GeForce 30 | N/A |
| VRAM | 12.0 | N/A |
| Boost Clock | 1777.0 | N/A |
| TDP | 170.0 | N/A |
| MSRP | 329.0 | N/A |
| 1080p Medium FPS | N/A | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra FPS | 61.5 FPS | 69.3 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra FPS | 41.9 FPS | 45.2 FPS |
| 4K Ultra FPS | 22.2 FPS | 17.0 FPS |
| 1080p Medium RT FPS | N/A | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra RT FPS | 30.4 FPS | 31.2 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra RT FPS | 20.7 FPS | 18.7 FPS |
| 4K Ultra RT FPS | 9.5 FPS | 6.2 FPS |
| PickGPU Score | 25/100 | 25/100 |
| Value ($/pt) | $10.18/pt | $10.07/pt |
| Lowest Price | $250.00 | $255.55 |
| Buy | Buy on eBay | Buy on eBay |
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