GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 comes out dramatically faster — about 270% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $140 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 270% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop currently lists from $850 EUR, $140 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4070 at $990 EUR. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the gentler choice at 80W versus 200W. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 200W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4070?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 270%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $140 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 64 | 184✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,237 MHz | 1,920 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 504 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Apr 2023 |
