Comparison
RTX 3050 vs GTX 980
The RTX 3050 is 42.1% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 70.3% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
6205
+42.1%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
130WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
48
+84.6%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2015
MSRP
249 $
MSRP
549 $
+120.5%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is RTX 3050 better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, RTX 3050 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 145.5%.
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 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RTX 3050 leads by 84.6%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.