GeForce MX570 A vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 130W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅77.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌420% higher power demand at 130W vs 25W.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 130W, a 105W reduction.

Why buy it

✅77.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌420% higher power demand at 130W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than GeForce MX570 A?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 77.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 6,208 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce MX570 A is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 91.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is about $51 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 77.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 91.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 130.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce MX570 A still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce MX570 A is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $300 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce MX570 A Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	81 FPS	130 FPS
medium	69 FPS	113 FPS
high	56 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	119 FPS
medium	62 FPS	96 FPS
high	44 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	64 FPS
medium	24 FPS	57 FPS
high	16 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	160 FPS	239 FPS
medium	129 FPS	206 FPS
high	99 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	163 FPS
medium	91 FPS	135 FPS
high	71 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	88 FPS
medium	54 FPS	74 FPS
high	42 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	279 FPS	535 FPS
medium	223 FPS	428 FPS
high	186 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	401 FPS
medium	168 FPS	321 FPS
high	140 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	268 FPS
medium	112 FPS	214 FPS
high	93 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	137 FPS	467 FPS
medium	113 FPS	414 FPS
high	95 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	372 FPS
medium	86 FPS	321 FPS
high	73 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	199 FPS
medium	49 FPS	175 FPS
high	39 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX570 A scores 6,208 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 91.6%. The GeForce MX570 A is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce MX570 A) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 64 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	6,208	11,892+92%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1755 MHz+52%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	2 MB	2.5 MB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	16	20+25%
Tensor Cores	64	80+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX570 A is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX570 A comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	224 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 135.5% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	25W-81%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	248.3+171%	91.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 17% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 130.9% better value.