GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and the Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, which has 2560 shaders and 20 execution units. |
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| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GPU | Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| GA106-302-A1 | GPU Chip | GB207-300-A1 |
| Ampere | Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 |
| 28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
| 3584 | Shader | 2560 |
| 48 | Render Output Units | 32 |
| 112 | Texture Units | 80 |
| 28 | Raytracing Cores | 20 |
MemoryThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 240 GB/s. The Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.500 GHz |
| 15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 20.0 Gbps |
| 240 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s |
| 128 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost is 2.280 GHz. |
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| 1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 2.280 GHz |
| 1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.572 GHz |
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| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost has a TDP of 100 W (Reference) and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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| 170 W | TDP | 100 W (Reference) |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 93 °C | Tjunction max | 85 °C |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has a total of 0 Axial fans. The Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| -- | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1b |
| 3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v2.1b |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | AV1 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is -- long, -- high and -- wide. The Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost is 262 mm long, 126 mm high and 40 mm wide. |
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| -- | Length | 262 mm |
| -- | Height | 126 mm |
| -- | Width | 40 mm |
| -- | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 5 x 8 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB was released in Q4/2022 at a price of 329 $ (Reference). The Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost was introduced in Q3/2025 at a price of 249 $ (Reference). |
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| -- | Part-no | NE65050019P1-GB2070B |
| Q4/2022 | Release date | Q3/2025 |
| 329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
| 8 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost
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