GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.8% 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 8GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 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 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design's 13,513 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design leads by 7.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1080 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) with 80 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535 | 13,513+8% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+37% | 6.636 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+65% | 1080 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 192+140% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 3 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 48+140% |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | 384+380% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 57.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 352 GB/s+57% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| 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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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-18% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 168.9+75% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | TU104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #211 | #184 |
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