Comparison
The RTX 3050 is 60.4% faster than GTX 1060 3GB in synthetic benchmark and 2.6% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
6205
+60.4%
3DMark Performace
3869
Video Memory
8 GB
+166.7%
Video Memory
3 GB
Power Consumption
130WPower Consumption
120WEfficiency
48
+50.0%
Efficiency
32
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2016
MSRP
249 $
+25.1%
MSRP
199 $
When considering value for money, RTX 3050 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 1060 3GB by 68.8%.
The RTX 3050 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 130 watts and a 3DMark score of 6205. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 48. GTX 1060 3GB's efficiency score is 32 .So RTX 3050 leads by 50.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.