GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU vs RTX A4000H
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
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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 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000H
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 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4000H.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 RTX A4000H
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.
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the RTX A4000H reaches 11,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 80 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,144+3% | 11,815 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 6144+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+111% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+14% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 80 | 192+140% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 6 MB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 48+140% |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | 192+140% |
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 RTX A4000H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000H) — a 133.3% advantage for the RTX A4000H. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s+133% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs None (RTX A4000H).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | None |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 | None |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 7.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-7% | 140W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | 75°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.4+11% | 84.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $927 |
| Codename | GA106 | GA104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #211 | #226 |
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