GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 91% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 91% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster card by about 91%. 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 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 250 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | May 2021 |