Best gaming laptops with RTX 3050 and above

When looking for a gaming laptop, the RTX 3050 is one of the cheapest options available in the market while providing you with decent support for games. But the 30 series is outdated, so what we have done in this article is include laptops ranging from the 3050 to the 40 series, and have also included the 50 series. The idea was to give you the best deal possible within the given price range. Also, the list has been sorted from the lowest to the highest price point, starting with 3050. 

MSI Thin 15 (B12UC-1692IN) — ₹59,990

MSI’s Thin 15 keeps the cost below sixty thousand rupees while still providing an eight-core Intel Core i5-12450H, a GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU that tops out at 45 W, and a 144 Hz IPS-level panel, so popular esports titles easily clear triple-digit frame rates, and recent AAA releases remain playable at medium settings. The chassis tips the scales at only 1.86 kg and is 21.7 mm thick, yet it still accepts up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory and a second 2.5-inch drive beside the bundled Gen4 NVMe SSD. Ports include USB-C with DisplayPort, three USB-A connectors, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E, while a three-cell 52.4 Wh battery handles everyday work pauses between mains sockets. 

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core i5-12450H, 8 cores, 12 threads, boost up to 4.4 GHz
GPU & TGP	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 laptop, 4 GB GDDR6, up to 45 W graphics power
Display	15.6 inch, 1920 × 1080, IPS-level, 144 Hz refresh rate
Memory	16 GB DDR4 3200 (dual-channel), two SODIMM slots, up to 64 GB
Storage	512 GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Battery	52.4 Wh, three-cell Li-ion
Ports	1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI (4K 30 Hz), RJ-45 LAN, 3.5 mm combo jack
Price	₹ 59,990

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Who should buy this laptop: Gamers who need the lowest possible entry price for genuine ray tracing and a 144 Hz screen will find maximum value here. Students and commuters will appreciate the lighter weight and easy upgrade paths that extend longevity. Anyone willing to game at medium settings near a power outlet will get a solid first step into dedicated-GPU gaming without stretching the budget.

GIGABYTE G6 KF-H3IN853SH — ₹79,990

Gigabyte’s G6 KF sits at the sweet spot where a modern “Ada” RTX 4060 meets a 13th-gen Core i7 for under eighty thousand rupees, and its roomy 16-inch 165 Hz panel and plentiful I/O make it a flexible daily driver as well as a capable gaming machine. The GPU is allowed up to 75 W of graphics power, so you can expect well over 120 fps in e-sports staples at native resolution. At the same time, DLSS 3 lets heavier titles stay smooth without dropping visual fidelity. Inside, two DDR5 slots and twin PCIe 4.0 M.2 bays leave upgrade headroom, and Gigabyte’s WindForce cooling keeps the ten-core CPU from throttling in long multiplayer sessions. At roughly 2.3 kg, the laptop is backpack-friendly, although its 54 Wh battery is strictly for short stints away from a plug.

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core i7 13620H, 10 cores / 16 threads, boost up to 4.9 GHz
GPU & TGP	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6, up to 75 W graphics power
Display	16 in FHD+ 1920 × 1200 (16∶10) IPS-level, 165 Hz refresh rate
Memory	16 GB DDR5-4800 (dual-channel), two SODIMM slots, up to 64 GB
Storage	512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, second M.2 slot free
Ports	1 × USB-A 2.0, 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, RJ-45 Gigabit LAN, microSD reader, and audio combo + mic jacks
Battery & Power	3 – cell 54 Wh pack, 150 W adaptor
Price (India)	₹79,990

Who should buy this laptop: Players who need RTX 40-series features and a 165 Hz panel without crossing eighty thousand will get maximum frames-per-rupee here. Creators who juggle light 3D work and video edits will like the roomy 16:10 screen, upgrade paths, and full-bandwidth USB-C outputs. If you mostly game at a desk and can overlook middling battery life, the G6 KF delivers balanced performance and connectivity at a very aggressive price.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 — ₹1,49,990

Asus builds the Strix G16 around Intel’s Core i7-13650HX, pairing the fourteen-core chip with a GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU that can draw the full 140 W, so modern titles sail past 120 frames per second at its native Full HD+ resolution while DLSS 3 keeps new releases smooth without sacrificing fidelity. A 90 Wh battery, twin upgradable DDR5 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 bays give the machine real staying power, yet the chassis still squeezes in a 165 Hz 16:10 display, Thunderbolt 4, plus a second USB-C with Power Delivery, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5 Gb LAN. Cooling is handled by Asus’s full-width heatsink and triple-fan WindForce system, keeping the 2.5 kg, 22.6 mm body quiet even under sustained loads.

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core i7-13650HX, 14 cores / 20 threads, boost up to 4.9 GHz
GPU & TGP	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6, up to 140 W graphics power with Dynamic Boost
Display	16-inch 1920 × 1200 IPS-level panel, 165 Hz, 7 ms response, 16:10 aspect, 100 % sRGB, anti-glare
Memory	16 GB DDR5-5600 dual-channel, two SODIMM slots, expandable to 64 GB
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, plus a second M.2 2280 slot for expansion
Ports	1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort PD G-Sync, 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5 Gb, 3.5 mm combo jack
Battery	90 Wh four-cell lithium-ion, USB-C charging up to 100 W
Price (India)	₹1,49,990

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Who should buy this laptop: Competitive gamers and creators who need flagship RTX 40-series performance in a portable form will appreciate the 140 W RTX 4070 and 165 Hz display. Professionals juggling heavy multitasking or 3D work will benefit from the HX-class processor, fast DDR5 memory and dual-M.2 storage bays. If your budget stretches to one-and-a-half lakh rupees and you want desktop-level power without giving up upgrade paths or I/O flexibility, the Strix G16 fits the bill neatly.

Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) — ₹2,34,000

The Predator Helios 16 is Acer’s current flagship gaming notebook for India, and it marries Intel’s Core i9 14900HX with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU that can draw the full 175 W, giving the machine true desktop-class frame rates in today’s titles. A 16-inch WQXGA IPS panel runs at 240 Hz and 500 nits and is tied to Advanced Optimus so the discrete GPU can drive it directly when needed. 32 GB of DDR5 memory sits beside a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, with an empty M.2 bay ready for a second drive. Connectivity is first-rate thanks to dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, HDMI 2.1, three USB-A Gen 2, Killer Wi-Fi 6E, and 2.5 Gb LAN, while a 90 Wh battery and 330 W adapter power the 2.6 kg chassis. Cooling comes from twin AeroBlade 5th-gen fans and liquid-metal TIM, so the system maintains boost clocks under sustained workloads.

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core i9 14900HX, 24 cores 32 threads, boost up to 5.8 GHz
GPU and TGP	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR6, up to 175 W graphics power with Dynamic Boost
Display	16-inch 2560 × 1600 IPS, 240 Hz, 500 nits, 3 ms, Advanced Optimus, 16:10 aspect
Memory	32 GB DDR5-5600 in two slots
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, second M.2 2280 slot free
Ports	2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5 Gb, microSD reader, 3.5 mm combo jack, DC-in
Battery	90 Wh four-cell lithium-ion, bundled 330 W adapter
Price (India)	Intel Core i9 14900HX, 24 cores, 32 threads, boost up to 5.8 GHz

Who should buy this laptop: Enthusiasts who want desktop-level performance in a mobile form will value the 175 W RTX 4080 and big-core i9 for high-refresh QHD gaming and heavyweight content work. Competitive players and creators who rely on colour-accurate high-speed panels will benefit from the 240 Hz WQXGA screen and full Thunderbolt connectivity.

MSI Vector GP78HX — ₹2,84,999

MSI’s Vector GP78HX is a portable showcase of desktop-class hardware: Intel’s Core i9 13980HX teams with a GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU that can draw the full 175 W permitted by NVIDIA. The 17-inch QHD plus panel runs at 240 Hz in a tall 16:10 ratio and hits the complete DCI-P3 gamut, so competitive games and colour-critical work both look crisp and fluid. 32 GB of DDR5 memory sits alongside a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a spare M.2 slot plus two SODIMMs mean upgrades are straightforward. A four-cell 90 Wh battery powers the three-kilogram chassis, which stays in check thanks to dual AeroBlade fans, a shared heatpipe, and liquid-metal thermal paste. Connectivity options include: three USB-C (one Thunderbolt 4 with Power Delivery), two USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, SD card reader, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, so docking high-refresh monitors and fast storage is never a problem.

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core i9 13980HX, 24 cores 32 threads, boost to 5.6 GHz
GPU & TGP	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop, 16 GB GDDR6, up to 175 W graphics power
Display	17-inch 2560 × 1600 IPS-level, 240 Hz, 16:10, 100% DCI-P3
Memory	32 GB DDR5-5600 dual channel, two slots, up to 64 GB
Storage	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, second M.2 2280 bay free (Gen 5 supported)
Battery	90 Wh lithium-ion, 330 W adapter bundled
Ports	3 × USB-C (two Gen 2 DisplayPort, one Thunderbolt 4 PD), 2 × USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD reader, RJ-45 2.5 Gb, 3.5 mm combo jack
Price (India)	₹2,84,999

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Who should buy this laptop: Creators and e-sports professionals who demand the absolute fastest mobile GPU and a colour-accurate high-refresh screen will feel right at home. Power users needing generous RAM, dual Gen 4 and Gen 5 storage, and Thunderbolt docking will value the upgrade headroom. If your budget hovers around three lakh rupees and you refuse to compromise on performance, ports, or display quality, the Vector GP78HX is the heavy-hitter to beat.

ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403 — ₹2,79,990

The 2025 Zephyrus G14 shrinks desktop-class power into a 14-inch, 1.57 kg chassis without carving away premium touches. At its heart sits AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a 12-core 24-thread chip that can reach 5.1 GHz and embeds an XDNA NPU rated at up to 50 TOPS for on-device AI workflows. Graphics duties are handled by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12 GB of next-generation GDDR7 and a boost ceiling of 110 W under Turbo and Dynamic Boost, a healthy jump over last year’s 90 W ceiling on the 4070 configuration. The machine’s 3K (2880 × 1800) 120 Hz OLED Nebula panel covers the full DCI-P3 colour space and supports Advanced Optimus, so the discrete GPU can drive the panel directly while still offering hybrid graphics for battery life. 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory is soldered, and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD sits in the single M.2 slot, leaving one bay free for future expansion. Everyday usability benefits from Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, a generous port selection that includes USB 4 and HDMI 2.1, and a 73 Wh battery that supports 100 W USB-C charging alongside the 200 W brick.

Specification	Details
CPU	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 12 cores 24 threads, boost to 5.1 GHz
NPU	AMD XDNA engine, up to 50 TOPS INT8
GPU and TGP	NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, 12 GB GDDR7, up to 110 W with Dynamic Boost
Display	14 in 3K OLED, 120 Hz, 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, MUX with Advanced Optimus
Memory	32 GB LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel on board, non-upgradable
Storage	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, one spare M.2 slot
Ports	2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1 × USB-C 4 (DisplayPort 40 Gbps PD), 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP PD G-Sync), HDMI 2.1, microSD UHS-II, 3.5 mm combo jack
Battery	73 Wh four-cell, 200 W barrel charger, 100 W USB-C PD
Price (India)	₹ 2,79,990

Who should buy this laptop: Travellers and creators who need true high-end GPU muscle in a sub-1.6 kg frame will relish the 110 W RTX 5070 Ti and colour-accurate OLED. Students and professionals focused on AI workloads gain from the 50 TOPS NPU, fast LPDDR5X memory and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. Anyone with a three-lakh budget who values both mobility and uncompromised performance will find the Zephyrus G14 uniquely well balanced.

ROG Strix G16 — ₹2,59,990

Asus builds this 16-inch machine around Intel’s twenty-four-core Core Ultra 9 275HX and pairs it with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU that can draw up to 140 W thanks to Dynamic Boost, delivering frame rates that comfortably exceed one hundred and forty frames per second in popular esports titles while still handling ray-traced AAA releases at its native 2.5K resolution. The 240 Hz Nebula IPS panel covers the full DCI-P3 gamut and reaches five hundred nits, so competitive play and colour-critical work both look punchy and fluid. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR5 5600 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive are fitted as standard, and the chassis accepts upgrades to 44 GB of RAM and up to 4 TB of storage. A 90 Wh battery supports one-hundred-watt USB Type C charging, while cooling relies on an end-to-end vapour chamber, tri-fan airflow and liquid-metal compound on both processors, allowing the laptop to sustain a total system budget of up to 195 watts in Turbo mode. Connectivity matches many desktops: dual Thunderbolt 5 Type C ports, three USB Gen 2 Type A ports, HDMI 2.1, two-and-a-half-gigabit LAN, Wi Fi 7, and a microSD reader, all inside a body that weighs about 2.5 kg. 

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores, 24 threads, boost up to 5.4 GHz
GPU and graphics power	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU,12 GB GDDR7, up to 140 W with Dynamic Boost
Display	16-inch 2560 × 1600 IPS Nebula panel, 240 Hz, 3 ms response, 100% DCI-P3, 500 nits
Memory	32 GB DDR5 5600, two slots, upgradeable to 64 GB
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, second M.2 bay ready for Gen 5 drives
Ports	Dual Thunderbolt 5 Type C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 G LAN, audio combo, microSD reader, DC-in
Battery	90 Wh four-cell lithium ion, supports 100 W USB Type C charging; bundled 280 W adapter
Price (India)	₹2 59 990

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Who should buy this laptop: Players who want early access to RTX 50-series performance and a 240 Hz QHD screen without crossing three lakh will find the G16 compelling. Creators benefit from the full DCI-P3 display, Wi Fi 7, and abundant Thunderbolt bandwidth for fast external drives and monitors. Anyone seeking a balanced yet forward-looking powerhouse that stays upgrade-friendly should shortlist this Strix.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI — ₹2,99,990

MSI’s Vector 16 HX AI teams Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 275HX, which boosts to 5.4 GHz, with a GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU that is allowed to draw its full 175 W, so popular esports shooters can top 200 frames per second on the 240 hertz QHD-plus panel while DLSS 4 keeps newly released ray-traced games fluid. The 16-inch screen covers the entire DCI-P3 gamut, making colour-sensitive work look as good as competitive play. 32 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive, and two M.2 bays (one Gen 5 ready) give ample headroom. Despite the power budget, the 90 Wh battery, dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5 gigabit LAN live inside a chassis about 28 mm thick that tips the scales at roughly 2.7 kg, so it can travel without feeling like a desktop replacement.

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores, boost up to 5.4 GHz
GPU and graphics power	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop, 16 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W with Dynamic Boost
Display	16 in 2560 × 1600 IPS-level, 240 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10 aspect ratio
Memory	32 GB DDR5-5600 (2 × 16 GB) • two slots, up to 96 GB
Storage	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, second M.2 slot supports Gen 5
Ports	2 × Thunderbolt 5 (DP PD), 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5 Gb, SD 7.0, audio combo jack
Battery	90 Wh four-cell, bundled 330 W adaptor
Price (India)	₹2,99,990

Who should buy this laptop: Enthusiasts who want the first wave of Blackwell-class graphics at its full wattage in a bag-friendly form will love the Vector 16 HX AI. Content creators and science students gain from the vivid DCI-P3 240 hertz panel, Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth, and Gen 5 storage future-proofing. Anyone with a three-lakh budget who refuses to compromise on GPU power, AI-accelerated CPU cores, or cutting-edge connectivity will find this machine a very persuasive flagship.

MSI’s Raider 18 HX AI — ₹4,89,990

MSI’s Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG brings the sort of top-tier performance once limited to hulking desktops into a transportable 18-inch frame. Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX teams with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU set for up to 175 W of graphics power, and MSI’s OverBoost Ultra raises the combined CPU–GPU ceiling to 260 W when the 400 W adaptor is plugged in. The Mini LED UHD+ panel (3840 × 2400) runs at 120 Hz, covers the full DCI-P3 gamut, and is certified DisplayHDR 1000, so competitive play looks slick and colour-critical work stays faithful. Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR5-6400 sit beside a two-terabyte PCIe NVMe array split across Gen-5 and Gen-4 slots, with room to expand to ninety-six gigabytes of RAM and add a second drive. A four-cell 99.99 Wh battery lets you handle short unplugged sessions, while the chassis tips the scales at about 3.6 kg and measures just over 32 mm at its thickest point. Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, three USB-A Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express, 2.5 Gb LAN, Killer Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 round out a connectivity suite that will not feel old for years to come.

Specification	Details
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 24 cores, boost up to 5.5 GHz
GPU & TGP	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop, 24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W graphics power (260 W system with OverBoost Ultra)
Display	18 in Mini LED UHD+ 3840 × 2400, 120 Hz, 100 % DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000, 16 : 10 aspect
Memory	64 GB DDR5-6400 in two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 96 GB
Storage	2 TB PCIe NVMe (Gen 5 × 4 + Gen 4 × 4), second M.2 bay free
Battery	4-cell 99.99 W h lithium-ion, bundled 400 W adaptor
Ports	2 × Thunderbolt 5 (DP & PD), 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express, 2.5 Gb LAN, 3.5 mm combo jack
Price (India)	₹4,89,990

Who should buy this laptop: Gamers and creators who refuse to compromise on frame rates or colour accuracy will relish the 175 W RTX 5090 and Mini LED UHD+ screen. Professionals working with large data sets or 8K timelines will value the Core Ultra CPU, 64 GB memory, and twin high-speed SSDs. If your budget is close to five lakh rupees, and you want desktop-grade power plus forward-looking Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, the Raider 18 HX AI fits the brief perfectly.

Which laptop should you buy?

If you can stretch to about ₹4,89,990, the MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG pairs a Core Ultra 9 285HX with a full-power RTX 5090 and a 120 Hz Mini LED UHD+ display, so it feels like a portable desktop for uncompromised frame rates and heavy rendering. Spending around ₹2,84,999 brings you the MSI Vector GP78HX, whose RTX 4090 still runs at 175 W and keeps pace with the flagship for nearly two lakh less. Acer’s Predator Helios 16 lands at about ₹2,34,000 and drops to an RTX 4080 yet stays smooth at QHD while offering generous cooling and connectivity. Close to ₹2,99,990 the MSI Vector 16 HX adds an RTX 5080, Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7, making it a strong forward-looking middle ground, while the ROG Strix G16 G615LR sits a little lower at ₹2,59,990 with an RTX 5070 Ti that easily handles high-refresh QHD play and creative work. Travellers wanting real power in a 1.57 kg body can choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 at about ₹2,79,990; its 110 W RTX 5070 Ti and 3 K OLED panel are ideal for mobile creators. If your budget hovers near ₹1,49,990, the ROG Strix G16 G614JI with a 140 W RTX 4070 delivers excellent value for competitive players who need a bright screen and easy upgrades. For mainstream buyers, the Gigabyte G6 KF offers a 75 W RTX 4060 and a 165 Hz 16-inch panel for roughly ₹79,990, making it a sensible pick for students who game after class. Finally, the MSI Thin 15 sits at ₹59,990, putting a 45 W RTX 3050 and a 144 Hz screen within reach of first-time gamers who want genuine ray tracing on a tight budget.