GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU vs RTX A1000 Mobile

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 RTX A1000 Mobile is on rank 174, 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

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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 RTX A1000 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

100%

#164

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#166

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

312%

#167

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#171

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

283%

#172

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#174

RTX A1000 Mobile

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100%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

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 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A1000 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	RTX A1000 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
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

RTX A1000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU and RTX A1000 Mobile

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.

RTX A1000 Mobile

The RTX A1000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU scores 9,489 and the RTX A1000 Mobile reaches 9,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Raw compute: 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1740 MHz vs 1140 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 16 (RTX A1000 Mobile) with 64 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	RTX A1000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	9,489	9,463
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.127 TFLOPS+53%	4.669 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1740 MHz+53%	1140 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	16	16
Tensor Cores	64	64

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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 RTX A1000 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	RTX A1000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	RTX A1000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Mobile). 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	RTX A1000 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	RTX A1000 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU draws 90W versus the RTX A1000 Mobile's 60W — a 40% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.