GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

10,080

May 11 2021
75 Watt
Ampere (2020−2025)

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.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low119 FPS
medium96 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS
medium67 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4k
low52 FPS
medium41 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra24 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low81 FPS
medium63 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium40 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra25 FPS
4k
low31 FPS
medium23 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra12 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low454 FPS
medium363 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra227 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4k
low227 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low286 FPS
medium257 FPS
high196 FPS
ultra186 FPS
1440p
low261 FPS
medium240 FPS
high186 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4k
low179 FPS
medium150 FPS
high125 FPS
ultra112 FPS
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

1080p
low330 FPS
medium285 FPS
high234 FPS
ultra198 FPS
1440p
low275 FPS
medium240 FPS
high201 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4k
low126 FPS
medium101 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra76 FPS
Palworld

Palworld

1080p
low102 FPS
medium90 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra58 FPS
1440p
low82 FPS
medium71 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4k
low52 FPS
medium42 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra24 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low104 FPS
medium87 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low91 FPS
medium74 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4k
low36 FPS
medium33 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low105 FPS
medium85 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low73 FPS
medium60 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra44 FPS
4k
low33 FPS
medium29 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Roblox

Roblox

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium57 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra50 FPS
4k
low52 FPS
medium49 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra37 FPS
Rust

Rust

1080p
low133 FPS
medium113 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low97 FPS
medium82 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low44 FPS
medium38 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra17 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile scores 10,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere (2020−2025) architecture (codename: GA107), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 40 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.329 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1057 MHz from a base of 712 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score10,080
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationAmpere (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGA107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient8 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending40
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1057 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency712 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance4.329 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second67.65 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#290
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 192 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM192 GB/s
L1 Cache2 MB
L2 Cache2 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 11.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportOptimus
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode).

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version7th Gen NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version5th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
TDPPower consumption under load75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs40
TMUs64
Vram8 GB
L1 Cache2 MB
L2 Cache2 MB
Core Clock712 MHz
Boost Clock1057 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed16 Gbps
Tensor Cores64
Shading Units2048
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth192 GB/s
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: Yes | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: Yes
Ray Tracing Cores16
Texture Fill Rate67.65
Manufacturing Process8 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)75 Watt
Floating Point Performance4.329 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameGA107
ArchitectureAmpere (2020−2025)
Release DateMay 11 2021
Performance Ranking Position290

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