GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 210% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the cheaper option by $3,004 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, around 210% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop also has more RT cores (58 vs 20) and more AI cores (232 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $198 EUR, $3,004 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop at $3,202 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop carries 16GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The extra 10GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 224 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 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 210%. 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 3080 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $3,004 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 |