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 A Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 235mm, a 234mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅23.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌23400% longer card at 235mm vs 1mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

2022

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 235mm, a 234mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅23.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌23400% longer card at 235mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 5.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU 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 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 23.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU 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 future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 OEM currently gives you 5.8% higher G3D Mark and 23.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 A Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	101 FPS	130 FPS
medium	89 FPS	113 FPS
high	76 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	93 FPS	119 FPS
medium	78 FPS	96 FPS
high	65 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	45 FPS	64 FPS
medium	42 FPS	57 FPS
high	30 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	238 FPS	239 FPS
medium	200 FPS	206 FPS
high	156 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	159 FPS	163 FPS
medium	129 FPS	135 FPS
high	104 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	88 FPS
medium	69 FPS	74 FPS
high	57 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	499 FPS	535 FPS
medium	405 FPS	428 FPS
high	337 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	401 FPS
medium	303 FPS	321 FPS
high	253 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	220 FPS	268 FPS
medium	185 FPS	214 FPS
high	141 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	323 FPS	467 FPS
medium	269 FPS	414 FPS
high	243 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	245 FPS	372 FPS
medium	201 FPS	321 FPS
high	168 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	199 FPS
medium	113 FPS	175 FPS
high	98 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.

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 3050 A Laptop GPU scores 11,240 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 5.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 80 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	11,240	11,892+6%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+1%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+1%	1755 MHz
ROPs	32	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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU 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. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	224 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12_2	12.2+2%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	130W	130W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	1mm	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	86.5	91.5+6%