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 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

✅14.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅380% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 80).
✅Draws 80W instead of 130W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌62.5% higher power demand at 130W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅14.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅380% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 80).
✅Draws 80W instead of 130W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌62.5% higher power demand at 130W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 14.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 13.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 384 vs 80 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2020 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 2020 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 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 14.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.6% 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 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design?

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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design currently gives you 13.6% higher G3D Mark and 14.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 2080 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	122 FPS	130 FPS
medium	105 FPS	113 FPS
high	85 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	119 FPS
medium	83 FPS	96 FPS
high	62 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	64 FPS
medium	36 FPS	57 FPS
high	22 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	195 FPS	239 FPS
medium	162 FPS	206 FPS
high	137 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	163 FPS
medium	120 FPS	135 FPS
high	103 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	88 FPS
medium	67 FPS	74 FPS
high	56 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	608 FPS	535 FPS
medium	486 FPS	428 FPS
high	405 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	401 FPS
medium	365 FPS	321 FPS
high	304 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	268 FPS
medium	243 FPS	214 FPS
high	203 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	245 FPS	467 FPS
medium	212 FPS	414 FPS
high	172 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	372 FPS
medium	166 FPS	321 FPS
high	131 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	199 FPS
medium	94 FPS	175 FPS
high	76 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design leads by 13.6%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 384 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	13,513+14%	11,892
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.636 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1080 MHz	1755 MHz+63%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	192+140%	80
L1 Cache	3 MB+20%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+140%	20
Tensor Cores	384+380%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	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: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 57.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	352 GB/s+57%	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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) 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 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	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 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	80W-38%	130W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	235mm
Height	0mm	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	168.9+85%	91.5