RTX 3050 6GB gaming performance
It depends: the RTX 3050 6GB runs 52 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is an entry-level card for 1080p on lower settings; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 3050 6GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide. How we estimate
Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024) is an entry-level card for 1080p on lower settings. It has 6 GB of video memory and is rated at 70 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 52 of the 102 games we track and 28 at 1440p and 8 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RX 7400 and RX 590. The next step up is the GTX 1660, about 2% faster.
RTX 3050 6GB specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | February 2024 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 96-bit |
| Power (board) | 70 W |
| Launch price (US) | $169 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 20.3 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 13.8 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K), rough estimate |
| Data confidence | Low (rough estimate) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 29 |
| Rank | #89 of 162 cards we track |
Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 3050 6GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 3050 6GB can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 3050 6GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 3050 6GB FAQs
Is the RTX 3050 6GB good for gaming?
It's an entry-level card for 1080p on lower settings. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 52 of 102 popular games, and 28 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 3050 6GB run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 53 FPS on Low and 30 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3050 6GB have?
6 GB. That's tight for new games; lower texture settings help.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 3050 6GB?
The card is rated at 70 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 350 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 3050 6GB vs RX 7400: which is faster?
The RTX 3050 6GB and the RX 7400 perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).