NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dramatic performance gap between these two mobile graphics processors, though direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not available in the database. Instead, the available average benchmark scores and component specifications provide the basis for comparison. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile posts an average benchmark score of 8,746, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 records an average score of 6,270. However, these averages derive from different test suites, making direct numerical comparison misleading.

The RTX 3050 A Mobile delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 52,998, a PassMark G3D score of 11,664, and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 4,419. Its PassMark legacy DirectX tests show 152 in DirectX 9, 94 in DirectX 11, 61 in DirectX 10, and 55 in DirectX 12, with a 2D score of 526. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has only one recorded benchmark: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,269.5. This single test cannot be directly equated to the older PassMark suite, but the architectural and memory differences below make the performance ordering clear.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 delivers 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, versus 4.813 TFLOPS for the RTX 3050 A Mobile, a factor of roughly nine. Pixel rate stands at 250.6 GPixel/s versus 42.98 GPixel/s, and texture rate at 689.0 GTexel/s versus 75.21 GTexel/s. Memory bandwidth is 672.3 GB/s versus 192.0 GB/s. These figures indicate that in any modern workload that scales with raw throughput, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 holds a massive advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 3050 A Mobile wins in the narrow category of legacy DirectX 9 and DirectX 11 workloads, based on its PassMark scores of 152 and 94. It also secures a higher percentile ranking against all GPUs in the database at 44, compared to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102's 36. This percentile difference likely reflects the broader benchmark coverage for the older card, not actual performance superiority.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 wins decisively in every modern compute and graphics metric. Its FP32 throughput of 44.10 TFLOPS, FP16 throughput of 44.10 TFLOPS, and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for high-resolution gaming, ray tracing, and compute-heavy tasks like AI inference or 3D rendering. The RTX 3050 A Mobile's 4 GB GDDR6 memory and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth limit it to lighter workloads, such as esports titles at lower settings or basic content creation.

For users relying on DirectX 12 Ultimate features, both cards support the same API level (12_2), but the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores versus 14 RT cores and 56 tensor cores for the RTX 3050 A Mobile. This means the newer card can handle ray-traced scenes and DLSS-style tensor operations with far more headroom. The RTX 3050 A Mobile, with its lower core counts, is better suited to legacy applications or tasks where power draw is a constraint, given its 45 W TDP against the 285 W TDP of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 3050 A Mobile uses the GA106 chip on the Ampere architecture, built on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 43.5 million per mm². The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 uses the AD102 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, yielding a density of 125.3 million per mm². The newer node enables higher clock speeds: the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 runs at 2340 MHz base and 2610 MHz boost, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile runs at 1065 MHz base and 1343 MHz boost.

Memory architecture differs substantially. The RTX 3050 A Mobile uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective), producing 192.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 uses 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), producing 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. The GDDR6X type and wider bus quadruple capacity and more than triple bandwidth.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 1,792 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, 14 RT cores, and 56 tensor cores. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 66 RT cores, and 264 tensor cores. The newer card also uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface versus PCIe 4.0 x8 for the older card, and features a triple-slot design with a 16-pin power connector and a 600 W suggested PSU. The RTX 3050 A Mobile is an integrated graphics package (IGP) with no power connectors and no fixed dimensions, being portable-device dependent.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 offers display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile's outputs depend on the host device.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 delivers 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16, versus 4.813 TFLOPS for the RTX 3050 A Mobile.

Q: How do memory capacities compare?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 192.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has better legacy DirectX performance?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 152 in PassMark DirectX 9 and 94 in DirectX 11. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has no recorded legacy DirectX benchmark scores.

Q: What is the difference in ray tracing capability?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has 66 RT cores, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile has 14 RT cores.

Q: Which card has a higher transistor density?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has 125.3 million transistors per mm² on TSMC's 5 nm process. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 43.5 million per mm² on Samsung's 8 nm process.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile has a 45 W TDP with no power connectors. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has a 285 W TDP, uses a 16-pin connector, and has a suggested PSU of 600 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | RTX 3050 A Mobile | RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 |

|---------------|-------------------|--------------------------|

| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |

| Process Node | 8 nm (Samsung) | 5 nm (TSMC) |

| Transistors | 12,000 million | 76,300 million |

| Die Size | 276 mm² | 609 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 43.5M / mm² | 125.3M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1065 MHz | 2340 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1343 MHz | 2610 MHz |

| Memory Size | 4 GB | 16 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |

| Memory Bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 192.0 GB/s | 672.3 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1792 | 8448 |

| TMUs | 56 | 264 |

| ROPs | 32 | 96 |

| RT Cores | 14 | 66 |

| Tensor Cores | 56 | 264 |

| Pixel Rate | 42.98 GPixel/s | 250.6 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 75.21 GTexel/s | 689.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 4.813 TFLOPS | 44.10 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 4.813 TFLOPS | 44.10 TFLOPS |

| TDP | 45 W | 285 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Triple-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 600 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 310 mm x 140 mm x 61 mm |

| Release Date | 2023-12-31 | 2024-06-09 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 20 Mobile | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | Not listed | GeForce 50 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | 799 USD |

The Verdict

The database clearly separates these two GPUs by generation and capability. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 is the superior choice for any task requiring high compute throughput, large memory capacity, or advanced ray tracing. Its 44.10 TFLOPS FP32, 16 GB GDDR6X, and 66 RT cores place it in a different performance class entirely. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,269.5, while not directly comparable to the older PassMark results, reflects a modern GPU designed for current and upcoming titles.

The RTX 3050 A Mobile is a low-power integrated solution with a 45 W TDP, aimed at thin-and-light laptops where battery life matters more than raw performance. Its 4 GB memory and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth suffice for older games or light productivity, and its PassMark DirectX 9 score of 152 shows it retains some strength in legacy titles. However, its 44th percentile ranking against all GPUs, versus the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102's 36th percentile, reflects the broader benchmark coverage for the older card rather than any performance advantage.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 is the pick for gamers and creators who need high frame rates at high resolutions, ray tracing, or GPU-accelerated rendering. The RTX 3050 A Mobile suits users who prioritize portability, low power draw, and compatibility with older software. The launch MSRP of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 is 799 USD, though the RTX 3050 A Mobile has no listed launch MSRP. Given the 285 W TDP and triple-slot cooler of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102, it requires a substantial laptop chassis and a 600 W PSU for desktop use, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile needs no external power.