GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 64% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 64% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop also has more RT cores (30 vs 20) and more AI cores (120 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 130W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 64%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 120✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 |