GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon TM

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 3050 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅89.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅89.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB better than Radeon TM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB averages 89.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 12,535 vs 5,564 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon TM is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 125.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 8GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 89.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 125.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon TM is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 130W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon TM make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon TM 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 (15W vs 130W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently gives you 125.3% higher G3D Mark and 89.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 3050 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	130 FPS	93 FPS
medium	113 FPS	78 FPS
high	99 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	80 FPS
medium	96 FPS	68 FPS
high	81 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	30 FPS
medium	57 FPS	28 FPS
high	39 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	245 FPS	126 FPS
medium	211 FPS	88 FPS
high	165 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	90 FPS
medium	135 FPS	60 FPS
high	112 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	38 FPS
medium	74 FPS	28 FPS
high	62 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	564 FPS	250 FPS
medium	451 FPS	200 FPS
high	376 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	188 FPS
medium	338 FPS	150 FPS
high	282 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	125 FPS
medium	226 FPS	100 FPS
high	188 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon TM

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	469 FPS	172 FPS
medium	415 FPS	135 FPS
high	336 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	118 FPS
medium	326 FPS	96 FPS
high	237 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	71 FPS
medium	175 FPS	56 FPS
high	152 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon TM

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon TM's 5,564 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 125.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 16 (Radeon TM) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	12,535+125%	5,564
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560+150%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+53%	5.939 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2900 MHz+63%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon TM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon TM has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon TM
TDP	130W	15W-88%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	66°C	—
Perf/Watt	96.4	370.9+285%