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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

The GeForce GTX 970 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

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Up to 51% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Escape From Tarkov2017

GeForce GTX 970

185FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

196FPS

League of Legends2009

GeForce GTX 970

471FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

477FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

GeForce GTX 970

53FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

61FPS

Elden Ring2022

GeForce GTX 970

80FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

95FPS

Fortnite2017

GeForce GTX 970

13FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

40FPS

Overwatch 22023

GeForce GTX 970

213FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

251FPS

Minecraft2011

GeForce GTX 970

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

Valorant2020

GeForce GTX 970

577FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

617FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce GTX 970

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

21%

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile ranks 14 points higher.

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GeForce GTX 970

3920 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

7639 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile has 95% more compute power.

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GeForce GTX 970

65.97 GP/s

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

47.74 GP/s

GeForce GTX 970 fills pixels 38% faster.

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GeForce GTX 970

122.5 GT/s

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

119.4 GT/s

GeForce GTX 970 maps textures 3% faster.

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GeForce GTX 970

4 GB

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

6 GB

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 970

224.4 GB/s

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

168 GB/s

GeForce GTX 970 moves data 34% faster.

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GeForce GTX 970

148W

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

75W

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile draws 73W less power.

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GeForce GTX 970

$359.00

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

GeForce GTX 970GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

GDDR5

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GDDR6

256-bit

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96-bit

GeForce 900

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GeForce 30 Mobile

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile. It's 200% faster than the GeForce GTX 970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile than GeForce GTX 970?expand_more

200% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile?expand_more

Performance: GeForce GTX 970 scores 7/100, GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile scores 21/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile?expand_more

Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.