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GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is significantly newer (2024 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 A Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design 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 Mobile and GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.
GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 11,269 and the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design reaches 11,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1343 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,269 | 11,566+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.813 TFLOPS | 7.516 TFLOPS+56% |
| Boost Clock | 1343 MHz | 1468 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 160+186% |
| L1 Cache | 1.8 MB+91% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 256 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design's 150W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-70% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 250.4+225% | 77.1 |
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