NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Opinion and specs

Gaming graphics

Our verdict

Mid-range

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is a mid-range gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It has 4 GB of memory, though some versions carry 6, and came out in 2021.

It is currently fitted in 21 laptops from €831, at an average price of €1431.

Above €999 there are clearly better options: for that money the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is 19% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 a good graphics card?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is a mid-range gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It sits at 48 of 144 in the ranking, with 42.3% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050?

Yes, at 1080p: esports run easily and current AAA titles need the settings turned down.

Is 4 GB of VRAM enough for gaming?

At 1080p with settings turned down, yes. In recent games with high textures, 4 GB runs out before the raw power does.

Is the laptop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 the same as the desktop one?

No. Beyond being a different chip, in laptops each maker decides how much power it is allowed to draw: on this model, between 35 and 80 W. That is why two laptops with the same card can perform quite differently.

What year is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 from?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 came out in 2021.

How much does a laptop with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 cost?

It is currently fitted in 21 laptops from €831, at an average price of €1431.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €999 there are clearly better options: for that money the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is 19% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR6
Discrete graphics card memory
4 GB
CUDA
Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA

Performance summary

#48 of 144
Relative performance 42.3%
Laptops 21
Price from €831
Average price €1431

Recommended alternatives

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Laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

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