RTX A2000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
RTX A2000 Mobile
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RTX A2000 Mobile is positioned at rank #214 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 Mobile
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 25.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 Mobile.
| Insight | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+25.1%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 A2000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
RTX A2000 Mobile
The RTX A2000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1687 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,506 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 A2000 Mobile scores 9,506 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 25.1%. The RTX A2000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1687 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 80 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,506 | 11,892+25% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.637 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1687 MHz | 1755 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | 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)
The RTX A2000 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile) 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 A2000 Mobile | 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: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 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,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | RTX A2000 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,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 Mobile draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 31.1% difference. The RTX A2000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile) 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 A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-27% | 130W |
| 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 | 100.1+9% | 91.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GA107 | GA106 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #273 | #224 |
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