GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 109% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $440 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 109% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop also has more RT cores (40 vs 20) and more AI cores (160 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $150 GBP against $590 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's memory is 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.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 109%. 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $440 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 40✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 160✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 |