RTX 3080 vs RTX 5050
RTX 3080
$700.00 new
$400.00 used on eBay
See RTX 3080 price on Amazon → See used listings on eBay →RTX 5050
$419.99 new
$299.00 used on eBay
See RTX 5050 price on Amazon → See used listings on eBay →Price difference: $280.01 (40.0%) — the RTX 5050 is cheaper. Used gap: $101.00 .
Specs compared
| Spec | RTX 3080 | RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ★ 10 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz | — |
| Core clock | — | — |
| TDP | 320 W | — |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Length | — | — |
| New price | $700.00 | $419.99 ★ |
| Used price (eBay) | $400.00 | $299.00 |
★ indicates the better value for that spec.
Verdict
With the RTX 3080 running 40% above the RTX 5050 — a $280.01 premium — the two cards sit in meaningfully different price brackets. The RTX 5050 wins on value unless the extra performance matters for your workload.
Unless you specifically need what the RTX 3080 offers, the RTX 5050 is the stronger value at this price gap.
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Prices as of October 15, 2026. Updated daily.