GeForce FX 5950 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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 2011). 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 FX 5950 Ultra 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 20055.9% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20055.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20055.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🏆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 | 📏 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 FX 5950 Ultra and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.
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 FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 20055.9%. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 59 | 11,892+20056% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 2560+1233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+1200% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2.5 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | 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 FX 5950 Ultra comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 8 GB+3100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 12.2+36% |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 4.6+207% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 11.4% difference. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 116W-11% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 235mm |
| Height | — | 124mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 91.5+18200% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 79.3 |
| Codename | GF116 | GA106 |
| Release | March 15 2011 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #761 | #224 |
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