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

✅113.8% 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).

Trade-offs

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

RadeonT 780M

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

RadeonT 780M

2024

Why buy it

✅113.8% 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).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) 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.
❌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 RadeonT 780M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB averages 113.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 12,535 vs 7,098 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RadeonT 780M 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 76.6% 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 113.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 76.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RadeonT 780M 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 RadeonT 780M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. RadeonT 780M 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 76.6% higher G3D Mark and 113.8% 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

RadeonT 780M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
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	29 FPS
medium	57 FPS	27 FPS
high	39 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
1080p
low	245 FPS	96 FPS
medium	211 FPS	67 FPS
high	165 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	67 FPS
medium	135 FPS	45 FPS
high	112 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	35 FPS
medium	74 FPS	25 FPS
high	62 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
1080p
low	564 FPS	310 FPS
medium	451 FPS	256 FPS
high	376 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	227 FPS
medium	338 FPS	192 FPS
high	282 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	137 FPS
medium	226 FPS	123 FPS
high	188 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	59 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
1080p
low	469 FPS	172 FPS
medium	415 FPS	135 FPS
high	336 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	88 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 RadeonT 780M

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.

RadeonT 780M

The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the RadeonT 780M's 7,098 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 76.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the RadeonT 780M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 768 (RadeonT 780M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 (RadeonT 780M) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
G3D Mark Score	12,535+77%	7,098
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+2%	8.909 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2900 MHz+63%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20+67%	12

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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 RadeonT 780M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
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 RadeonT 780M 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	RadeonT 780M
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (RadeonT 780M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	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 8GB) vs VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	RadeonT 780M
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the RadeonT 780M's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (RadeonT 780M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.