GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs GRID K2

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 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+334.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,950 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $5,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8971.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $5,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID K2

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,737 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1988% HIGHER MSRP
$5,199 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

GRID K2

2013

Why buy it

✅+334.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,950 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $5,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8971.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $5,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,737 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1988% HIGHER MSRP
$5,199 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than GRID K2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 2,737 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GRID K2 is a 2013 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2013, 334.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is about $4,950 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $5,199 MSRP, and you are getting 334.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 8971.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GRID K2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID K2 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $5,199 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 OEM Benchmark Check

GRID K2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
1080p
low	130 FPS	102 FPS
medium	113 FPS	83 FPS
high	99 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	85 FPS
medium	96 FPS	71 FPS
high	81 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	28 FPS
medium	57 FPS	26 FPS
high	39 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open GRID K2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
1080p
low	239 FPS	88 FPS
medium	206 FPS	62 FPS
high	164 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	48 FPS
medium	135 FPS	31 FPS
high	112 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	18 FPS
medium	74 FPS	12 FPS
high	62 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	7 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open GRID K2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
1080p
low	535 FPS	123 FPS
medium	428 FPS	99 FPS
high	357 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	92 FPS
medium	321 FPS	74 FPS
high	268 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	62 FPS
medium	214 FPS	49 FPS
high	178 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open GRID K2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
1080p
low	467 FPS	123 FPS
medium	414 FPS	99 FPS
high	335 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	92 FPS
medium	321 FPS	74 FPS
high	236 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	62 FPS
medium	175 FPS	49 FPS
high	150 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	29 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open GRID K2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and GRID K2

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.

GRID K2

The GRID K2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,737 points. Launch price was $5,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the GRID K2's 2,737 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 334.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the GRID K2 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,536 (GRID K2). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
G3D Mark Score	11,892+334%	2,737
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+67%	1536 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+293%	2.289 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	80	128 ×2+60%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+1823%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID K2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K2 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K2) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the GRID K2's 225W — a 53.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (GRID K2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GRID K2
TDP	130W-42%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	—
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.5+650%	12.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the GRID K2 launched at $5199. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 95.2% less ($4950 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 0.5 (GRID K2) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 9460% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).