GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 8GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+23.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 8GB and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,128 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)'s 10,128 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 23.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4.884 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1590 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+24% | 10,128 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+67% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+86% | 4.884 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+12% | 1590 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+67% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel). Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 288 GB/s+29% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)'s 80W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 80W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-22% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 126.6+31% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | TU116 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #211 | #250 |
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