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 4070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 109% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,898 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 109% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $265 EUR, $1,898 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop at $2,163 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 130W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop's memory is faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the faster card by about 109%. 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 4070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $1,898 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 144✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 130 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Feb 2023 |