GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 140% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the cheaper option by $469 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, around 140% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti also has more RT cores (38 vs 16) and more AI cores (152 vs 64), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently lists from $240 USD, $469 USD less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop at $709 USD. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 200W, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 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 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster card by about 140%. 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 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $469 USD over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 38✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 64 | 152✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,237 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,665 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Dec 2020 |