GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

2021Core: 1238 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1545 MHzBoost: 1740 MHz

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 Mobile is positioned at rank 110 and the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is on rank 40, 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 Mobile

#100
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
270%
#102
245%
#103
244%
#107
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
222%
#108
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
220%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
100%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
97%
#116
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
95%
#117
GeForce MX570
MSRP: $150|Avg: $120
95%
#118
Radeon RX 6500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
95%
#119
GeForce 825M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
95%
#121
Radeon HD 6970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48
94%
#123
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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
156%
#33
155%
#37
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
141%
#38
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
140%
#40
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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 4GB Laptop GPU.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1238 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,494 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile scores 9,494 and the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU reaches 9,489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1740 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
9,494
9,489
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
2048
Boost Clock
1500 MHz
1740 MHz+16%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.2+2%
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 8.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU's 90W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
TDP
60W-33%
90W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
158.2+50%
105.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
GN20-P0
GA107
Release
May 11 2021
January 27 2022
Ranking
#286
#276