GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 1.0% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,749 vs 10,143 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $169 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.0% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $169 MSRP gets you and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with DLSS Super Resolution.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	109 FPS	85 FPS
medium	92 FPS	72 FPS
high	77 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	74 FPS
medium	81 FPS	64 FPS
high	59 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	27 FPS
medium	28 FPS	25 FPS
high	19 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	174 FPS	174 FPS
medium	149 FPS	149 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	129 FPS
medium	106 FPS	106 FPS
high	83 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	74 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	48 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	484 FPS	456 FPS
medium	387 FPS	365 FPS
high	322 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	342 FPS
medium	290 FPS	274 FPS
high	242 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	228 FPS
medium	193 FPS	183 FPS
high	161 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	243 FPS	243 FPS
medium	210 FPS	210 FPS
high	171 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	185 FPS
medium	166 FPS	166 FPS
high	131 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	104 FPS
medium	87 FPS	87 FPS
high	69 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU's 10,143 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) with 72 Tensor cores vs 72.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	10,749+6%	10,143
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	6.774 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1470 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72	72
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18	18
Tensor Cores	72	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 96-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	168 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit	96-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU's 70W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.