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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 90% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the cheaper option by $2,006 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is dramatically faster, around 90% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. 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 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB starts at $175 GBP against $2,181 GBP for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB pulls less power (130W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 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 6GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop (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 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
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 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop worth the extra $2,006 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
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 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Jan 2022 |