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Which CPU for the RTX 3050 6GB?

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has 6 GB of VRAM and handles maximum settings at 1080p. We pick its CPU at 1080p, where the processor matters most. Below: our recommendation, a table of 48 CPUs with average FPS, and the most common pairings.

  • NVIDIA
  • 6 GB
  • 2024
  • Resolution: 1080p
  • Gaming score: 24

Recommended CPUs for the RTX 3050 6GB (1080p)

From the processors in our configurator. Loss = how much lower the FPS is than with the strongest CPU in our range (the worse of demanding games at Ultra and esports at medium settings).

Every CPU with the RTX 3050 6GB: FPS and bottleneck

Average of 17 games without upscaling (demanding games at Ultra, esports at medium). Verdict by loss at 1080p; at higher resolutions the CPU matters less.

Every CPU with the RTX 3050 6GB: FPS and bottleneck
ProcessorTierPlatformFPS 1080pFPS 1440pFPS 4KLoss 1080pVerdict
Ryzen 7 9850X3DSAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 9800X3DSAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 9 9950X3DSAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 9 9900X3DSAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 7800X3DAAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i9-14900KAIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 7600X3DAAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 7500X3DAAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 9 9950XBAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i7-14700KBIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 9700XBAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core Ultra 9 285KBIntel LGA1851 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 9 9900XBAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 9600XBAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i5-14600KBIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 5800X3DFastest AM4 – an upgrade for a DDR4 board. For a new PC pick AM5 instead: the Ryzen 5 9600X does the same in games for less.BAM4 · DDR4704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 7700BAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core Ultra 7 265KBIntel LGA1851 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 7700XBAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 7600XBAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 5700X3DBAM4 · DDR4704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core Ultra 5 245KBIntel LGA1851 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 7500FpickCAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 7600CAM5 · DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i5-14400FCIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 5800XTCAM4 · DDR4694930−1 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 5600XCAM4 · DDR4694930−1 %Ideal pair
Core i5-12400FCIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5694930−1 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 5700XCAM4 · DDR4694930−1 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 5600pickCAM4 · DDR4694930−1 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 8400FDAM5 · DDR5694930−1 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 8700FDAM5 · DDR5694930−1 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 5700DAM4 · DDR4694930−1 %Ideal pair
Core i3-12100FDIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5694830−2 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 5500pickDAM4 · DDR4694830−2 %Ideal pair

Have an older CPU?

We no longer sell older processors, but they belong in the table: they show whether a GPU swap is enough or the whole platform needs replacing. Send us your configuration for a free upgrade quote; old hardware counts as a trade-in.

Have an older CPU?
ProcessorTierPlatformFPS 1080pFPS 1440pFPS 4KLoss 1080pVerdict
Core i9-13900KAIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i5-13600KBIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i5-12600KCIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5704930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i5-13400FCIntel LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5694930−0 %Ideal pair
Core i7-10700KDIntel LGA1200 · DDR4694830−1 %Ideal pair
Core i7-8700KDIntel LGA1151 · DDR4684830−2 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 7 3700XDAM4 · DDR4684830−3 %Ideal pair
Core i5-10400FEIntel LGA1200 · DDR4684830−3 %Ideal pair
Ryzen 5 3600EAM4 · DDR4684830−3 %Ideal pair
Core i7-7700KEIntel LGA1151 · DDR4674830−4 %Ideal pair
Core i5-9400FEIntel LGA1151 · DDR4674830−4 %Ideal pair
Core i7-4790KEIntel LGA1150 · DDR3624730−12 %Good choice
Ryzen 5 2600EAM4 · DDR4644730−8 %Good choice
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Most common pairings with the RTX 3050 6GB

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 7500F

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 7500F: 70 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 0 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i5-12400F

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i5-12400F: 69 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 1 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 5600

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 5600: 69 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 1 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 5500

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 5500: 69 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 2 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i3-12100F

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i3-12100F: 69 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 2 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i7-8700K

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i7-8700K: 68 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 2 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i5-10400F

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i5-10400F: 68 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 3 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 3600

Ideal pair

RTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 5 3600: 68 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 3 % (ideal pair).

  • CS2 1080p: 153 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i7-4790K

Good choice

RTX 3050 6GB + Core i7-4790K: 62 FPS on average at 1080p, the CPU costs 12 % (good choice).

  • CS2 1080p: 112 FPS
  • Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS
  • Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS
  • Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS

PCs in stock with the RTX 3050 6GB

All PCs with the RTX 3050 6GB

Other tier E graphics cards

Frequently asked questions

Which CPU is best for the RTX 3050 6GB?
From our range we recommend the Ryzen 5 5600 (1 % loss at 1080p, 69 FPS on average). A sensible minimum is Ryzen 5 5500 (2 % loss at 1080p, 69 FPS on average). All of them are in our configurator and we build the PC for you.
Is a Ryzen 5 5600 enough for the RTX 3050 6GB?
At 1080p the Ryzen 5 5600 averages 69 FPS with the RTX 3050 6GB, 1 % less than the strongest CPU (ideal pair). At 1080p the gap is 1 %. In esports at medium settings (CS2, Valorant, Dota 2) the CPU matters more: 173 FPS on average versus 175 FPS with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.
What resolution is the RTX 3050 6GB good for?
With maximum settings and no upscaling the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is a 1080p card: with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D it averages 26 FPS in demanding games (Cyberpunk 2077, Kingdom Come 2, Battlefield 6…) and 175 FPS in esports. With DLSS/FSR you can go one resolution higher.
How many FPS does the RTX 3050 6GB get with the Ryzen 5 5600?
Without upscaling (demanding games at Ultra, esports at medium): CS2 1080p: 153 FPS, Fortnite 1080p: 25 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 1080p: 32 FPS, Battlefield 6 1080p: 25 FPS, Kingdom Come 2 1080p: 30 FPS. These are the same numbers the “How many FPS?” calculator shows on every PC.
Does an older CPU like the Ryzen 5 3600 bottleneck the RTX 3050 6GB?
Yes, noticeably: at 1080p the Ryzen 5 3600 gives 3 % lower FPS than the strongest CPU (68 FPS on average; in esports at medium settings 3 %). Playable, but a newer CPU unlocks more – send us your configuration and we will quote the upgrade; the old parts count as a trade-in.

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Every recommended CPU and GPU is in our configurator. We build in Olomouc, stress-test and deliver with a 36-month warranty. Your old PC or graphics card counts as a trade-in.

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