GPU Head-to-Head
RTX 5050 vs RTX 3060 12GB: Gaming Performance Comparison
In gaming workloads, the RTX 5050 delivers approximately +10% higher frame rates compared to the RTX 3060 12GB. For budget-conscious buyers, the RTX 5050 currently offers better value, available at a $25.00 price difference.
RTX 5050 Advantages
Up to 10% faster in gaming benchmarks on average – 60 vs 54 FPS
Up to 18% better value for money – $5.46 vs $6.46/FPS
Costs only 93% of the price – $325 vs $350 (7% cheaper)
Is newer – 2025-07-01 vs 2021-02-01
RTX 3060 12GB Advantages
50% more VRAM memory – 12 vs 8 GB
Performance Analytics
Gaming Throughput
Total average frames per second
RTX 5050
59.5 FPS100% Performance
RTX 3060 12GB
54.2 FPS91% Performance
Efficiency Coefficient
Performance delivered per currency unit
RTX 5050
0.183 Value100% Efficiency
RTX 3060 12GB
0.155 Value85% Efficiency