GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 60% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 60% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB also has more RT cores (28 vs 16) and more AI cores (112 vs 64), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 170W, 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 3060 8GB carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's memory is also faster — 240 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 60%. 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 3060 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 64 | 112✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,237 MHz | 1,320 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 240 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Feb 2021 |