GPU Comparison
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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 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 230% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the cheaper option by $1,924 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 230% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop packs 7,424 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 $2,099 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 432 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 230%. 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 4080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $1,924 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 432 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Feb 2023 |