GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
VS
RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU vs RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1552 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 607 MHzBoost: 1177 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.

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 A Laptop GPU

#87
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
110%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
105%
#13
RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
98%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
97%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
96%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
96%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
94%
#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
87%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
86%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
86%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
79%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
78%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
73%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPURTX A2000 Embedded GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 A 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU and RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.

NVIDIA

RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 607 MHz to 1177 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,117 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU scores 11,240 and the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU reaches 11,117 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 6.026 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1177 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 20 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU) with 80 Tensor cores vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPURTX A2000 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
11,240+1%
11,117
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2560
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.098 TFLOPS+51%
6.026 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+51%
1177 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80
80
L1 Cache
2.5 MB
2.5 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
20
20
Tensor Cores
80
80

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPURTX A2000 Embedded GPU
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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU has 8 GB. The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPURTX A2000 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPURTX A2000 Embedded GPU
DirectX
12_2
12.2+2%
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPURTX A2000 Embedded GPU
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 115.2% difference. The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 500W (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPURTX A2000 Embedded GPU
TDP
130W
35W-73%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
82mm
Height
4mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
86.5
317.6+267%