GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the cheaper option by $415 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB also has more RT cores (20 vs 16) and more AI cores (80 vs 64), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB starts at $175 GBP against $590 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop draws just 80W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster card. 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 3050 6GB better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $415 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 130 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | May 2021 |