GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 36% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $7,054 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $279 CAD, $7,054 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop at $7,333 CAD.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 130W, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is the faster card by about 36%. 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 2070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop worth the extra $7,054 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,215 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2022 |