GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design leads by 7.8%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) with 384 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,513+8% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.636 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+37% |
| Boost Clock | 1080 MHz | 1777 MHz+65% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+140% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+20% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+140% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 384+380% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 57.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 352 GB/s+57% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-38% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 66°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 168.9+75% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $209 |
| Codename | TU104 | GA106 |
| Release | April 2 2020 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #184 | #211 |
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