GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 130% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the cheaper option by $880 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 130% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 6GB. 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 6GB starts at $150 USD against $1,030 USD for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 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.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 130%. 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 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $880 USD over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | 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 6GB | 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 6GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 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 6GB | 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 |