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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $961 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 189.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 150W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 27 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅122.8% more average FPS across 27 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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568.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $961 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 189.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 150W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅122.8% more average FPS across 27 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 27 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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568.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile averages 122.8% more FPS across 27 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 24,805 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 130.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is about 568.6% more expensive on MSRP at $1,130 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 122.8% more estimated average FPS across 27 tracked games in our benchmark data and 130.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 150W), and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile currently gives you 130.8% higher G3D Mark and 122.8% more estimated average FPS across 27 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	109 FPS	174 FPS
medium	92 FPS	158 FPS
high	77 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	145 FPS
medium	81 FPS	120 FPS
high	59 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	87 FPS
medium	28 FPS	73 FPS
high	19 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	174 FPS	440 FPS
medium	149 FPS	379 FPS
high	118 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	333 FPS
medium	106 FPS	275 FPS
high	83 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	182 FPS
medium	62 FPS	152 FPS
high	48 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	106 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	484 FPS	999 FPS
medium	387 FPS	893 FPS
high	322 FPS	744 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	837 FPS
medium	290 FPS	670 FPS
high	242 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	419 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	552 FPS
medium	193 FPS	446 FPS
high	161 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	243 FPS	544 FPS
medium	210 FPS	477 FPS
high	171 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	435 FPS
medium	166 FPS	385 FPS
high	131 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	276 FPS
medium	87 FPS	249 FPS
high	69 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	184 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 2010 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,805 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 24,805 — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 130.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2010 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) with 72 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,749	24,805+131%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304	7424+222%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS+265%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2010 MHz+37%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	72	232+222%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	7.3 MB+217%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	58+222%
Tensor Cores	72	232+222%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 432 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — a 157.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	432 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 150W — a 72.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
TDP	70W-53%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	165.4+8%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile launched at $1130. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 85% less ($961 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 22.0 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 189.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).