GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs L4
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar L4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 L4 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 Mobile and L4
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile scores 10,080 and the L4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1057 MHz vs 2040 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 60 (L4) with 64 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,080 | 10,153 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 7424+263% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.329 TFLOPS | 30.29 TFLOPS+600% |
| Boost Clock | 1057 MHz | 2040 MHz+93% |
| ROPs | 40 | 80+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 240+275% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB | 7.5 MB+275% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 60+275% |
| Tensor Cores | 64 | 240+275% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile draws 75W versus the L4's 72W — a 4.1% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 169mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 72W-4% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 169mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 134.4 | 141.0+5% |
Value Analysis
The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2345 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1800 |
| Codename | GA107 | AD104 |
| Release | May 11 2021 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #290 | #259 |
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