GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 60.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+60.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-60.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 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 3080 Ti Mobile and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 19,115 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile leads by 60.7%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1260 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 232 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,115+61% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+190% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 18.71 TFLOPS+108% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1260 MHz | 1755 MHz+39% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 232+190% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+192% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58+190% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 232+190% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 128.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+129% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 130W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 235mm |
| Height | 0mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 127.4+39% | 91.5 |
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