GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
VS
Arc A770M

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU vs Arc A770M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1552 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
VS
Intel

Arc A770M

2022Core: 1650 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
95%
#18
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
85%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
81%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A770M

#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
133%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
120%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
115%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
110%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
109%
#35
Arc A770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUArc A770M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 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 Laptop GPU and Arc A770M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 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: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

Intel

Arc A770M

The Arc A770M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,853 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the Arc A770M reaches 11,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Arc A770M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 4,096 (Arc A770M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Arc A770M) with 80 Tensor cores vs 512.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUArc A770M
G3D Mark Score
12,144+2%
11,853
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 12.7
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
2560
4096+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.098 TFLOPS
16.79 TFLOPS+85%
Boost Clock
1777 MHz
2050 MHz+15%
ROPs
32
128+300%
TMUs
80
256+220%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB
6 MB+140%
L2 Cache
2 MB
16 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores
20
32+60%
Tensor Cores
80
512+540%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A770M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUArc A770M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
XeSS
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A770M has 16 GB. The Arc A770M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A770M) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A770M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 16 MB (Arc A770M) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUArc A770M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
512 GB/s+167%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
16 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Arc A770M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUArc A770M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUArc A770M
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
Xe Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC (7th Gen)
Xe Media Engine
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Arc A770M's 120W — a 8% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Arc A770M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUArc A770M
TDP
130W
120W-8%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
82°C
80°C-2%
Perf/Watt
93.4
98.8+6%