GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

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

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

85%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

203%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

146%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

140%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

128%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

100%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

97%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

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.

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1305 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) reaches 12,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 6.843 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1485 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) with 80 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	12,144	12,357+2%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+33%	6.843 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+20%	1485 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+9%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	36+80%
Tensor Cores	80	288+260%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel). Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)'s 115W — a 12.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85°C.