RTX A4000 Mobile
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

RTX A4000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

RTX A4000 Mobile

2021Core: 1140 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000 Mobile

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
211%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
198%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
195%
#47
RTX A4000 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
191%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
137%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
132%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
106%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
102%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
101%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
100%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
99%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
98%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
97%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
97%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
96%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
94%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
94%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
94%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
93%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
92%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
91%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
91%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
90%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A4000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24.3% 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 OEM.

InsightRTX A4000 MobileGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance
Leading raw performance (+24.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-24.3%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm)
🏆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
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

RTX A4000 Mobile

The RTX A4000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,782 points.

NVIDIA

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 A4000 Mobile scores 14,782 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the RTX A4000 Mobile leads by 24.3%. The RTX A4000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 160 Tensor cores vs 80.

FeatureRTX A4000 MobileGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
14,782+24%
11,892
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
5120+100%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
17.2 TFLOPS+91%
8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
1755 MHz+4%
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
160+100%
80
L1 Cache
5 MB+100%
2.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
40+100%
20
Tensor Cores
160+100%
80

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX A4000 MobileGeForce 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. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the RTX A4000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX A4000 MobileGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRTX A4000 MobileGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000 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 A4000 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureRTX A4000 MobileGeForce 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 A4000 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 12.2% difference. The RTX A4000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4000 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.

FeatureRTX A4000 MobileGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
115W-12%
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
128.5+40%
91.5
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureRTX A4000 MobileGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
GA104
GA106
Release
April 12 2021
January 4 2022
Ranking
#159
#224