GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3050 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.

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 6GB Laptop GPU

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

84%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#35

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

187%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

134%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

129%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

118%

#60

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

92%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

89%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
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 (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 6GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU scores 10,143 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile reaches 10,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1057 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 16 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) with 72 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,143	10,080
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+56%	4.329 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+39%	1057 MHz
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	72+13%	64
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+15%	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18+13%	16
Tensor Cores	72+13%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	192 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile's 75W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.