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 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 250% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $165 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 250% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 16) and more AI cores (272 vs 64), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 currently lists from $685 EUR, $165 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop at $850 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 3050 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 3080 carries 10GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (320-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 250%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $165 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 64 | 272✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,237 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Sep 2020 |