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 2070 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅20.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 80).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅20.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 80).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 52.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 320 vs 80 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020 and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 20.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 52.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile currently gives you 52.7% higher G3D Mark and 20.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 2070 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	129 FPS	130 FPS
medium	111 FPS	113 FPS
high	95 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	119 FPS
medium	86 FPS	96 FPS
high	67 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	64 FPS
medium	40 FPS	57 FPS
high	28 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	271 FPS	239 FPS
medium	231 FPS	206 FPS
high	200 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	163 FPS
medium	175 FPS	135 FPS
high	149 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	88 FPS
medium	104 FPS	74 FPS
high	85 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	743 FPS	535 FPS
medium	614 FPS	428 FPS
high	545 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	401 FPS
medium	485 FPS	321 FPS
high	409 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	268 FPS
medium	313 FPS	214 FPS
high	255 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	262 FPS	467 FPS
medium	227 FPS	414 FPS
high	184 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	372 FPS
medium	178 FPS	321 FPS
high	140 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	199 FPS
medium	98 FPS	175 FPS
high	78 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,157 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile scores 18,157 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile leads by 52.7%. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 320 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	18,157+53%	11,892
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	1755 MHz+27%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+100%	80
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+100%	20
Tensor Cores	320+300%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+100%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 12.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	115W-12%	130W
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	235mm
Height	0mm	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	157.9+73%	91.5