NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a comprehensive victory for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile across all eight benchmark comparisons. The RTX 3050 A Mobile does not secure a single win. The largest margin appears in Geekbench OpenCL, where the RTX 4070 Mobile scores 109,197 against 52,998 for the RTX 3050 A Mobile, a delta of 51.5 percent in favor of the newer part. This compute-oriented test highlights the substantial gap in raw processing capability between the two mobile GPUs.

DirectX 11 performance follows a similar pattern. The RTX 4070 Mobile posts 179 points versus 94 points for the RTX 3050 A Mobile, a 47.5 percent advantage. DirectX 10 shows the same relative margin, with scores of 116 and 61 respectively, also a 47.4 percent difference. These legacy API tests indicate that the performance gap is consistent across different rendering paths, not confined to a single workload type.

The PassMark G3D score, a general 3D graphics indicator, sees the RTX 4070 Mobile reach 19,587 while the RTX 3050 A Mobile manages 11,664. This 40.5 percent lead confirms that the advantage persists in full-scene rendering tasks. DirectX 12 results narrow the gap somewhat, with the RTX 4070 Mobile scoring 85 against 55, a 35.3 percent edge. DirectX 9 shows the smallest delta at 31.8 percent, with scores of 223 and 152. This trend suggests the older architecture in the RTX 3050 A Mobile holds up relatively better in less demanding, older API workloads, though it still loses decisively.

Compute performance, measured by PassMark GPU Compute, sees the RTX 4070 Mobile at 8,399 versus 4,419 for the RTX 3050 A Mobile, a 47.4 percent advantage that mirrors the DirectX 10 and 11 results. The 2D graphics test, PassMark G2D, shows a 31.1 percent lead for the RTX 4070 Mobile, with scores of 763 and 526. Across every measured category, the RTX 4070 Mobile delivers at least 31 percent more performance, and in several cases nearly double the score of the RTX 3050 A Mobile. The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy: the RTX 4070 Mobile averages 27,435 while the RTX 3050 A Mobile averages 8,746.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different generations and foundries. The RTX 3050 A Mobile uses the GA106 chip on an 8 nm Samsung process, while the RTX 4070 Mobile uses the AD106 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process. This node difference is substantial: the RTX 4070 Mobile packs 22,900 million transistors into a 188 mm² die, yielding a density of 121.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The RTX 3050 A Mobile houses 12,000 million transistors on a larger 276 mm² die, resulting in a density of 43.5 million per square millimeter. The newer process allows the RTX 4070 Mobile to fit nearly twice the transistor count into a smaller physical area.

Architecturally, the RTX 3050 A Mobile is based on Ampere, while the RTX 4070 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace. This generational shift brings changes in core composition. The RTX 4070 Mobile has 4,608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 1,792 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Ray tracing cores also differ: 36 on the RTX 4070 Mobile versus 14 on the RTX 3050 A Mobile. Tensor cores scale similarly, with 144 on the newer chip and 56 on the older one. These resource differences directly explain the benchmark margins seen in compute and DirectX workloads.

Clock speeds also favor the RTX 4070 Mobile. Its base clock runs at 1395 MHz with a boost of 1695 MHz, compared to 1065 MHz base and 1343 MHz boost on the RTX 3050 A Mobile. The memory subsystem differs in capacity and bandwidth, though both use GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus. The RTX 4070 Mobile achieves a pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s. The RTX 3050 A Mobile delivers 42.98 GPixel/s and 75.21 GTexel/s. Floating point performance shows the largest gap: the RTX 4070 Mobile reaches 15.62 TFLOPS in FP32 and FP16 (1:1), while the RTX 3050 A Mobile manages 4.813 TFLOPS in both.

Both GPUs share the same API support, including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both use a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface and are integrated into the platform as IGP solutions with no dedicated power connectors. Display outputs are portable device dependent for both. The RTX 4070 Mobile is listed as active production status, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile is end-of-life. The RTX 4070 Mobile's predecessor is the GeForce 30 Mobile series, which includes the RTX 3050 A Mobile, and its successor is the GeForce 50 Mobile series.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4070 Mobile wins every single benchmark in the database, so the use-case split is straightforward. For any workload that stresses compute, graphics, or general GPU throughput, the RTX 4070 Mobile delivers a substantial margin. Its 51.5 percent lead in Geekbench OpenCL makes it the clear choice for compute-heavy tasks such as rendering, simulation, or machine learning inference. The 47.4 percent advantage in GPU Compute confirms this direction.

For gaming, the DirectX 11 and 12 results indicate the RTX 4070 Mobile handles modern and legacy titles with considerable headroom. The 40.5 percent G3D advantage supports this conclusion. The RTX 3050 A Mobile, despite losing every contest, still provides functional performance for lighter workloads. Its DirectX 9 score of 152 relative to the RTX 4070 Mobile's 223 shows it can run older games, and its 2D score of 526 suggests adequate desktop and basic media capabilities. However, no dataset point suggests any scenario where the RTX 3050 A Mobile outperforms the RTX 4070 Mobile.

The RTX 4070 Mobile also carries advantages in memory capacity, with 8 GB versus 4 GB, and bandwidth, with 256.0 GB/s versus 192.0 GB/s. These factors matter for texture-heavy scenes and larger datasets. The percentile ranking reinforces the gap: the RTX 4070 Mobile sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile rests at the 44th percentile. This positions the RTX 4070 Mobile as a mid-to-upper tier mobile GPU, whereas the RTX 3050 A Mobile falls into the lower half of the performance distribution.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every measurable specification. Process node: 5 nm for the RTX 4070 Mobile versus 8 nm for the RTX 3050 A Mobile. Foundry: TSMC versus Samsung. Transistors: 22,900 million versus 12,000 million. Die size: 188 mm² versus 276 mm². Transistor density: 121.8M per mm² versus 43.5M per mm². Base clock: 1395 MHz versus 1065 MHz. Boost clock: 1695 MHz versus 1343 MHz. Memory clock: 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective versus 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective. Memory size: 8 GB versus 4 GB. Memory bandwidth: 256.0 GB/s versus 192.0 GB/s. Shading units: 4,608 versus 1,792. TMUs: 144 versus 56. ROPs: 48 versus 32. RT cores: 36 versus 14. Tensor cores: 144 versus 56. Pixel rate: 81.36 GPixel/s versus 42.98 GPixel/s. Texture rate: 244.1 GTexel/s versus 75.21 GTexel/s. FP32: 15.62 TFLOPS versus 4.813 TFLOPS. FP16: 15.62 TFLOPS versus 4.813 TFLOPS. TDP: 115 W versus 45 W.

Fields that remain identical include the GDDR6 memory type, 128 bit bus width, PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, IGP slot width, lack of power connectors, DirectX 12 Ultimate support, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4, and portable device dependent display outputs. Both lack a suggested PSU and launch MSRP in the database. The RTX 3050 A Mobile was released on 2023-12-31, while the RTX 4070 Mobile was released on 2023-01-02. The RTX 3050 A Mobile's predecessor is the GeForce 20 Mobile series; the RTX 4070 Mobile's predecessor is the GeForce 30 Mobile series, which includes the RTX 3050 A Mobile. The RTX 4070 Mobile has a listed successor, the GeForce 50 Mobile series.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile averages 27,435 across all recorded benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile averages 8,746.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4070 Mobile in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile scores 109,197 versus 52,998 for the RTX 3050 A Mobile, a 51.5 percent advantage.

Q: What is the difference in memory capacity?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor count?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile has 22,900 million transistors, compared to 12,000 million for the RTX 3050 A Mobile.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). They also share OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4 support.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each GPU?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile ranks at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile ranks at the 44th percentile.

The Verdict

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the superior product in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 31.1 percent to 51.5 percent. Its nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, both sit within 0.5 percent of its average score, confirming that the RTX 4070 Mobile performs at a high tier. The RTX 3050 A Mobile, by contrast, matches the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 and Quadro P2200, both within 0.7 percent of its average score, placing it in a much lower performance class.

For users selecting a mobile GPU from these two options, the RTX 4070 Mobile is the choice for any demanding task. Its 8 GB memory, larger core count, higher clocks, and newer architecture provide consistent advantages across compute, legacy DirectX, and modern graphics workloads. The RTX 3050 A Mobile, with its lower power draw of 45 W versus 115 W, may fit power-constrained designs, but the database contains no performance metric where it leads. The RTX 4070 Mobile also carries active production status, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile is end-of-life, indicating a longer support horizon for the newer part. The verdict from the data is clear: the RTX 4070 Mobile wins on every measurable axis, and the RTX 3050 A Mobile only makes sense when the lower power envelope is an absolute requirement.