GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 90% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is dramatically faster, around 90% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the gentler choice at 80W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop 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 2080 Super Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the faster card by about 90%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2020 | May 2021 |