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.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 220W, a 175W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (56 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅108.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅228.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 56).

Trade-offs

❌388.9% higher power demand at 220W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 108.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 96.8% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 11,269), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 11,269 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 96.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1343 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 14 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 56 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	11,269	22,172+97%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1792	5888+229%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.813 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+322%
Boost Clock	1343 MHz	1725 MHz+28%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	184+229%
L1 Cache	1.8 MB	5.8 MB+222%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	14	46+229%
Tensor Cores	56	184+229%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	448 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 132.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	45W-80%	220W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	250.4+148%	100.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (2024 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP	—	$499
Codename	GA106	GA104
Release	2024	September 1 2020
Ranking	#242	#63

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