RTX 3050 8GB FPS Calculator

RTX 3050 8GB is an entry-level card with 8 GB of VRAM. Across our 30 games it averages 38 FPS at 1080p High, 25 FPS at 1440p and 10 FPS at 4K, so 1080p is where it belongs. Below you will find the FPS for every game, what to pair it with, and where it runs out of memory.

RTX 3050 8GB FPS in 30 games

Average frame rate at the High preset, native resolution, no upscaling or frame generation.

Game	1080p	1440p	4K
Alan Wake 2	32	23	11
Assassin's Creed Shadows	19	16	6
Baldur's Gate 3	58	41	14
Battlefield 6	34	23	7
Black Myth: Wukong	21	17	7
Borderlands 4	17	7	3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	56	36	12
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33	22	14	6
Counter-Strike 2	129	83	39
Cyberpunk 2077	44	29	9
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach	32	24	9
DOOM: The Dark Ages	34	15	7
Dragon Age: The Veilguard	32	23	8
Dying Light: The Beast	35	26	9
Final Fantasy XVI	26	18	6
Ghost of Tsushima	36	26	10
God of War Ragnarök	39	30	11
Helldivers 2	63	44	15
Hogwarts Legacy	37	16	8
Horizon Forbidden West	37	28	11
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II	43	29	14
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	42	30	10
Monster Hunter Wilds	27	10	6
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl	29	14	7
Silent Hill 2 Remake	26	11	5
Star Wars Outlaws	30	12	5
Starfield	24	18	6
The First Descendant	29	21	8
The Last of Us Part II	38	29	11
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2	40	27	8

3 of 90 values come from real benchmarks; the rest are estimated from our performance model.

What CPU to pair with RTX 3050 8GB

At 38 FPS on average, RTX 3050 8GB is the limit long before the processor is. A current 6-core CPU with decent single-core speed is enough, and spending more on the CPU will not raise your frame rate. Put the savings toward a better card or more RAM instead.

What monitor suits RTX 3050 8GB

1080p: A 1080p panel at 144 Hz with VRR fits well. RTX 3050 8GB lands around 38 FPS at High, so a 144 Hz panel with FreeSync or G-Sync keeps that range smooth without tearing.

1440p: 1440p is a stretch. At 25 FPS on average you will be dropping settings in the heavier games, so only pick a 1440p monitor if you plan to upgrade the card soon.

4K: 4K is out of reach for RTX 3050 8GB. The 10 FPS average means most games need Low settings or upscaling, so a 4K monitor is not a sensible match.

VRAM and settings on RTX 3050 8GB

With 8 GB of VRAM, RTX 3050 8GB runs short in Alan Wake 2 at 4K. When that happens you get texture pop-in and stutter that the average FPS does not show. Drop texture quality one step before you drop anything else.

RTX 3050 8GB FPS FAQ

How many FPS does the RTX 3050 8GB get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p?

Our estimate for RTX 3050 8GB in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p High is 83 FPS. That is the highest of the 30 games in the table. Across all 30 games it averages 25 FPS at 1440p High.

Is the RTX 3050 8GB good for 1080p gaming?

RTX 3050 8GB averages 38 FPS at 1080p High across our 30 games. Check the table above for the games you play, since the average hides both the lightest and the heaviest titles.

Can the RTX 3050 8GB run games at 4K?

At 4K High the RTX 3050 8GB averages 10 FPS across our 30 games. The table shows each game, so you can see which ones clear 60 FPS and which need lower settings or upscaling.

Is 8 GB of VRAM enough on the RTX 3050 8GB?

It depends on the game and resolution. Alan Wake 2 is the most memory-hungry game in our table, and it is where 8 GB is tested hardest, at 4K. Lower texture quality if you see stutter.