GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 60% up on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,975 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is dramatically faster, around 60% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop starts at $825 CAD against $2,800 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the lighter draw at 80W against the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop's 115W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop's 8GB (vs 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is the faster card by about 60%. 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 Super Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop worth the extra $1,975 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,140 MHz | 1,237 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,380 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2020 | May 2021 |