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 RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅+35.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅260% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 80).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,068).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+35.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅260% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 80).

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,068).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and 288 vs 80 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018 and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 2070 is about 140.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 35.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 175W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2070 currently gives you 35.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RTX 2070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	152 FPS	130 FPS
medium	134 FPS	113 FPS
high	117 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	119 FPS
medium	107 FPS	96 FPS
high	91 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	64 FPS
medium	63 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	327 FPS	239 FPS
medium	272 FPS	206 FPS
high	221 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	163 FPS
medium	177 FPS	135 FPS
high	145 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	88 FPS
medium	100 FPS	74 FPS
high	79 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	723 FPS	535 FPS
medium	578 FPS	428 FPS
high	482 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	542 FPS	401 FPS
medium	434 FPS	321 FPS
high	362 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	268 FPS
medium	289 FPS	214 FPS
high	241 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	434 FPS	467 FPS
medium	367 FPS	414 FPS
high	297 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	372 FPS
medium	309 FPS	321 FPS
high	239 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	199 FPS
medium	170 FPS	175 FPS
high	158 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

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 RTX 2070 scores 16,068 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 2070 leads by 35.1%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 288 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	16,068+35%	11,892
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1755 MHz+8%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+80%	80
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	2.5 MB+9%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+80%	20
Tensor Cores	288+260%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+100%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	175W	130W-26%
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	235mm
Height	112mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	91.8	91.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 78.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).