GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5050
Compare the GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 5050 on real gaming benchmarks and full specifications. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so this comparison covers performance and specs, with current pricing for the GeForce RTX 5050.
The short answer
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card at 1080p.
- GeForce RTX 3080 is about 59% faster at 1080p (gaming index 62 vs 39).
- GeForce RTX 3080 carries more VRAM (10GB vs 8GB), an edge at 4K and in memory-heavy games.
- GeForce RTX 5050 draws less power (130W vs 320W), so it runs cooler and asks less of your PSU.
Gaming performance
Gaming score: geometric mean of in-game FPS, normalized so the RTX 5090 = 100. Switch resolution with the toggle above.
GeForce RTX 3080 is about 59% faster at 1080p.
Performance per dollar
This needs a current price for both cards. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so it cannot be calculated for this matchup. The gaming and specs comparisons above still apply.
What to buy instead
The GeForce RTX 3080 was replaced by the GeForce RTX 4080.
Specs head-to-head
Productivity & compute
Where to buy
GeForce RTX 5050from $509.99
- ASUS Dual RTX 5050203 mm$509.99
- GIGABYTE RTX 5050 OC Low ProfileOC2587 MHz · 182 mm$651.93Free shipping
- GIGABYTE RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OCOC2587 MHz · 199 mm$657.39Free shipping
- ASUS Prime RTX 5050 OC EditionOC2677 MHz · 268 mm$692.34Free shipping
- MSI RTX 5050 GAMING OCOC2632 MHz · 202 mm$741.72Free shipping
| Version | Boost Clock | Length | Color | From | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Dual RTX 5050 | — | 203 mm | — | $509.99 | | |
| GIGABYTE RTX 5050 OC Low ProfileOC | 2587 MHz | 182 mm | — | $651.93 Free shipping | | |
| GIGABYTE RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OCOC | 2587 MHz | 199 mm | — | $657.39 Free shipping | | |
| ASUS Prime RTX 5050 OC EditionOC | 2677 MHz | 268 mm | — | $692.34 Free shipping | | |
| MSI RTX 5050 GAMING OCOC | 2632 MHz | 202 mm | — | $741.72 Free shipping | |
GeForce RTX 3080no stock
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