GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $316 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop 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
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop currently lists from $590 GBP, $316 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop at $906 GBP.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 10%. 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 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $316 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 64 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,237 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 80 W | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2021 | May 2021 |