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 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).
✅Draws 130W instead of 350W, a 220W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 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 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅73.9% 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

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌169.2% higher power demand at 350W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 350W, a 220W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅73.9% 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

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌169.2% higher power demand at 350W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 73.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 36.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 320 vs 80 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2021 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 3080 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 36.5% more raw performance headroom and 300.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 73.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.5% 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 3080 Laptop GPU 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 3080 Laptop GPU?

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, lower power draw (130W vs 350W), and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU currently gives you 36.5% higher G3D Mark and 73.9% 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 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	130 FPS	199 FPS
medium	113 FPS	182 FPS
high	99 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	175 FPS
medium	96 FPS	145 FPS
high	81 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	107 FPS
medium	57 FPS	90 FPS
high	39 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	56 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	239 FPS	574 FPS
medium	206 FPS	499 FPS
high	164 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	359 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	418 FPS
medium	135 FPS	360 FPS
high	112 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	214 FPS
medium	74 FPS	186 FPS
high	62 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	131 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	535 FPS	730 FPS
medium	428 FPS	584 FPS
high	357 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	548 FPS
medium	321 FPS	438 FPS
high	268 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	365 FPS
medium	214 FPS	292 FPS
high	178 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	467 FPS	730 FPS
medium	414 FPS	584 FPS
high	335 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	548 FPS
medium	321 FPS	438 FPS
high	236 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	365 FPS
medium	175 FPS	292 FPS
high	150 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 16,233 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU leads by 36.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) with 80 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,892	16,233+37%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	10240+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+279%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+5%	1665 MHz
ROPs	32	112+250%
TMUs	80	320+300%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	10 MB+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	80+300%
Tensor Cores	80	320+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 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 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	7th 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)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 91.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
TDP	130W-63%	350W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+97%	46.4