GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
VS
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1545 MHzBoost: 1740 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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 RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is positioned at rank #40 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#30
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
172%
#32
156%
#33
155%
#37
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
141%
#38
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
140%
#40
100%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
94%
#48
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
93%
#49
GeForce 610M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
92%
#50
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75
92%
#53
GeForce GTX 980M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
89%
#54
GeForce GTX 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Standard Buffer (0 MB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1740 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,489 points. Launch price was $199.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU scores 9,489 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT reaches 9,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Boost clocks: 1740 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
G3D Mark Score
9,489
9,558
Architecture
Ampere
Vega
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2048+300%
512
Boost Clock
1740 MHz
2100 MHz+21%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU draws 90W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 15W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
TDP
90W
15W-83%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Mobile
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
105.4
637.2+505%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GA107
Vega
Release
January 27 2022
January 7 2020
Ranking
#276
#545