GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU vs Arc 7-Core iGPU

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

90

9,489

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

TITAN V CEO Edition

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Arc 7-Core iGPU

15

9,349

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is positioned at rank 40 and the Arc 7-Core iGPU is on rank 82, so the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#30

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

172%

#32

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

156%

#33

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

155%

#37

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

141%

#38

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

140%

#40

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

92%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

89%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

95%

#72

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

231%

#74

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

209%

#75

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

209%

#79

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

190%

#80

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

189%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

92%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc 7-Core iGPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	Arc 7-Core iGPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Xe LPG (2023) (5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	Standard Buffer (0 MB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Arc 7-Core iGPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU and Arc 7-Core iGPU

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1740 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,489 points. Launch price was $199.

Arc 7-Core iGPU

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU scores 9,489 and the Arc 7-Core iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Arc 7-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1740 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	Arc 7-Core iGPU
G3D Mark Score	9,489+1%	9,349
Architecture	Ampere	Xe LPG
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048+29157%	7
Boost Clock	1740 MHz	2200 MHz+26%
L1 Cache	2 MB+54%	1.3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc 7-Core iGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	Arc 7-Core iGPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	Arc 7-Core iGPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	Arc 7-Core iGPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	Arc 7-Core iGPU
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU draws 90W versus the Arc 7-Core iGPU's 15W — a 142.9% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 95.