GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU vs GeForce GTX 780 Ti

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. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is positioned at rank #40 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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

GeForce GTX 780 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU and GeForce GTX 780 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU scores 9,489 and the GeForce GTX 780 Ti reaches 9,469 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Raw compute: 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Boost clocks: 1740 MHz vs 928 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
G3D Mark Score	9,489	9,469
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2880+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.127 TFLOPS+33%	5.345 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1740 MHz+88%	928 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	240+275%
L1 Cache	2 MB+770%	0.23 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 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 GeForce GTX 780 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	336 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU draws 90W versus the GeForce GTX 780 Ti's 250W — a 94.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 83°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
TDP	90W-64%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	83°C-2%
Perf/Watt	105.4+178%	37.9