RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
RTX 500 Ada Generation 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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,153 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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 11,153 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 6.6%. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 12,800 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 100 RT cores (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 400 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,153 | 11,892+7% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 12800+400% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 65.28 TFLOPS+626% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2550 MHz+45% | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+450% | 32 |
| TMUs | 400+400% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 12.5 MB+400% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+3500% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 100+400% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 400+400% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | 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: 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 224 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+3500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 130W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 235mm |
| Height | 0mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 44.6 | 91.5+105% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | AD102 | GA106 |
| Release | August 9 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #16 | #224 |
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