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.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs GeForce RTX 3070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 220W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 242mm, a 7mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅68.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅130% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 80).

Trade-offs

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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌69.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 68.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 86.4% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 11,892), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM makes the most sense to buy today. It is $250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 7.5% (47.8 vs 44.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 3070 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs GeForce RTX 3070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 86.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 80 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	11,892	22,172+86%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+126%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+2%	1725 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	184+130%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	5.8 MB+132%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	46+130%
Tensor Cores	80	184+130%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 51.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	130W-41%	220W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	235mm	242mm
Height	124mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	100.8+10%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM came in at $249, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM was 50.1% cheaper ($250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 7.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP	$249-50%	$499
Performance per Dollar	47.8+8%	44.4
Codename	GA106	GA104
Release	January 4 2022	September 1 2020
Ranking	#224	#63

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