Daniel’s recent benchmarking journey dives deep into the ongoing debate between the RTX 5050 and the RTX 3060. When games demand over 8GB of VRAM, the RTX 3060 shines with smoother gameplay, fewer stutters, and stronger performance on max settings. However, when VRAM isn’t stretched, the RTX 5050 consistently delivers higher FPS, outperforming by 10-13% in many modern AAA titles.
In the challenging realm of Oblivion Remastered, both cards shoulder heavy workloads. At 1080p max, they’re neck and neck at 27 FPS, but DLSS gives the RTX 3060 an edge, boosting it to 37 FPS, while the RTX 5050 remains constrained due to its VRAM. Lowering the settings to medium levels the field, but with DLSS, the RTX 5050 leaps ahead, achieving 71 FPS compared to the RTX 3060’s 61 FPS.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 tests both GPUs harshly on max settings. At 1440p, the RTX 3060 manages 20 FPS, but the RTX 5050 falls to a VRAM-bound 7 FPS. While DLSS offers some relief, the improvement is marginal. Shifting to medium settings brings better results: at 1080p, the RTX 5050 leads with 91 FPS against the RTX 3060’s 80. Even at 1440p, it maintains a slight advantage, stretching further with DLSS Balanced to 85 FPS versus 75 FPS. Here, the RTX 5050 clearly leads in delivering smooth gameplay.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows challenges both GPUs beyond their VRAM at max settings, resulting in a struggle at 1080p native—22 FPS for the RTX 3060 against the RTX 5050’s 20. Even with DLSS Quality, frame rates see minor improvements, rising to 26 FPS and 24 FPS, respectively. The situation is similarly bleak at 1440p, where both cards manage merely 18 FPS. With DLSS Balanced, the RTX 3060 reaches 25 FPS while the RTX 5050 hits 24, still falling short of playability. However, on medium settings at 1080p, the RTX 5050 pulls ahead with 58 FPS compared to the RTX 3060’s 47, though lighting differences during testing might have influenced the results.
Although neither GPU is crafted for maxed-out 1440p, they capably handle 1080p on medium settings with DLSS. Often, the RTX 5050 nudges ahead. Daniel’s analysis details each card’s strengths, helping you decide which best fits your needs. His comprehensive video offers valuable insights, making it a must-see for anyone keen on optimizing their gaming experience.
