GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU vs Radeon Pro Vega 56
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 56
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 56.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 56
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,144 | 12,104 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+2% | 8.96 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+42% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 224+180% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+184% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 47.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-38% | 210W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C-4% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.4+62% | 57.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GA106 | Vega 10 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | August 14 2017 |
| Ranking | #211 | #222 |
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