GeForce 910M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 910M is positioned at rank #185 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 910M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 910M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1882% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 910M.
| Insight | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1882%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1882%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 910M and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
GeForce 910M
The GeForce 910M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 600 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 910M scores 600 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 1882%. The GeForce 910M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 910M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 910M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 600 | 11,892+1882% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+895% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1755 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2.5 MB+1216% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 910M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 910M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 910M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 910M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 910M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 910M draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 119% difference. The GeForce 910M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 910M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-75% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 235mm |
| Height | — | 124mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.2 | 91.5+403% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GM108 | GA106 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #847 | #224 |
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