NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Opinion and specs

Gaming graphics

Our verdict

Entry-level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti is a entry-level gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It has 4 GB of memory and came out in 2021.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €2286, at an average price of €2547.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 123% faster and its entry price is €81 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti a good graphics card?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti is a entry-level gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It sits at 40 of 90 in the ranking, with 35.6% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti?

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 Ti 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 Ti from?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti came out in 2021.

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

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €2286, at an average price of €2547.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 123% faster and its entry price is €81 lower.

Specs

Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR6
Discrete graphics card memory
4 GB
CUDA
Yes
CUDA cores
2560
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA

Performance summary

#40 of 90
Relative performance 35.6%
Laptops 2
Price from €2286
Average price €2547

Recommended alternatives

More powerful with a similar starting price

Our pick NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 79.3% From €2205 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 93.3% From €2856 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 87.5% From €3117 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 69.0% From €1454 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 67.5% From €1416

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