GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
VS
Radeon Pro SSG

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs Radeon Pro SSG

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

2024Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1343 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro SSG

2016Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1050 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. 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 A Mobile

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
122%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
115%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
113%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
111%
#49
GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
80%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
77%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro SSG

#101
232%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
203%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
188%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
185%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
181%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
170%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
165%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
150%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
148%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
134%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
132%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
127%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
127%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
125%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
124%
#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
100%
#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
67%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro SSG lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro SSG.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile 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 A Mobile and Radeon Pro SSG

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro SSG

The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 11,269 and the Radeon Pro SSG reaches 10,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1343 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
G3D Mark Score
11,269+3%
10,972
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 3.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1792
4096+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.813 TFLOPS
8.602 TFLOPS+79%
Boost Clock
1343 MHz+28%
1050 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
256+357%
L1 Cache
1.8 MB+80%
1 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
VCE 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 7.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile draws 45W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 141% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
TDP
45W-83%
260W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
250.4+493%
42.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 A MobileRadeon Pro SSG
MSRP
$6999
Avg Price (30d)
$1500
Codename
GA106
Fiji
Release
2024
July 26 2016
Ranking
#242
#249