Comparison
RTX 3050 vs GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 is 22.0% faster than RTX 3050 in synthetic benchmark and 115.1% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
6205
3DMark Performace
7570
+22.0%
Video Memory
8 GB
Video Memory
8 GB
Power Consumption
130WPower Consumption
180WEfficiency
48
+14.3%
Efficiency
42
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2016
MSRP
249 $
MSRP
599 $
+140.6%
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3050
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 6776 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1080
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 | |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 7602 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 7367 |
Is RTX 3050 better than GTX 1080?
When considering value for money, RTX 3050 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 1080 by 72.2%.
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 1080's efficiency score is 42 .So RTX 3050 leads by 14.3%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.