NVIDIA
RTX 3050 Laptop
Gaming Graphics Card
Performance index derived from aggregated PassMark benchmark data, normalized to the FPSpilot 0-100 scale.
The NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop is a graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM launched in 2021. Its FPSpilot gaming performance index is 32/100, derived from aggregated PassMark benchmarks.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| VRAM Memory | 4 GB |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Perf. index | 32 / 100 |
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Gaming performance
With an index of 32/100, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop is a solid midrange card for 1080p at high settings and 1440p at balanced settings. It covers the vast majority of current games without major sacrifices.
VRAM: what resolutions it handles
Its 4 GB of VRAM falls short of today's standards: modern games ask for 6-8 GB even at 1080p. It suits esports and older titles, but recent releases will force you to lower textures and resolution.
Technologies & features
As an RTX card, it has dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DLSS 2 (Super Resolution), recovering significant FPS through AI upscaling. It does not support Frame Generation (exclusive to RTX 4000+), but DLSS 2 keeps receiving improvements and support in new games. As the laptop variant, its real-world performance depends on the power limit (TGP) configured by the device manufacturer: two laptops with the same GPU can perform very differently.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop good for gaming in 2026?
For competitive games and older titles, yes. For modern AAA games, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop (index 32/100) requires lowering graphics quality or resolution to keep playable frame rates.
How much VRAM does the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop have and is it enough?
It has 4 GB of VRAM. Tight for modern AAA games, which already ask for 6-8 GB even at 1080p; no problem for esports and older titles.
What power supply do I need for the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop?
A quality 550-650 W power supply is sufficient for this card alongside a midrange processor, safety margin included.
Is the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop worth it versus newer alternatives?
Launched in 2021, it only makes sense at a clearly lower price than current cards of similar performance, which add more modern upscaling technologies, lower power draw and full warranty. On the second-hand market it can be a reasonable option if the price is right.
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