GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs L2

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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L2

2023Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

8 GB 130

11,892

+117.5%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

4 GB 275

5,467

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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.

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

✅+117.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1647.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 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

❌39.9% longer card at 235mm vs 168mm.

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 235mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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703.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅+117.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1647.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 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

✅Measures 168mm instead of 235mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌39.9% longer card at 235mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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703.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than L2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 5,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while L2 is a 2023 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 117.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 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 $1,751 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 117.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1647.2%. L2 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does L2 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. L2 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 and staying closer to $2,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 OEM currently gives you 117.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1647.2%.

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

L2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
1080p
low	130 FPS	202 FPS
medium	113 FPS	190 FPS
high	99 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	180 FPS
medium	96 FPS	148 FPS
high	81 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	88 FPS
medium	57 FPS	76 FPS
high	39 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open L2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
1080p
low	239 FPS	246 FPS
medium	206 FPS	197 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	185 FPS
medium	135 FPS	148 FPS
high	112 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	123 FPS
medium	74 FPS	98 FPS
high	62 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open L2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
1080p
low	535 FPS	246 FPS
medium	428 FPS	197 FPS
high	357 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	185 FPS
medium	321 FPS	148 FPS
high	268 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	123 FPS
medium	214 FPS	98 FPS
high	178 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open L2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
1080p
low	467 FPS	246 FPS
medium	414 FPS	197 FPS
high	335 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	185 FPS
medium	321 FPS	148 FPS
high	236 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	123 FPS
medium	175 FPS	98 FPS
high	150 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open L2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the L2's 5,467 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 117.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 92 (L2) with 80 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
G3D Mark Score	11,892+118%	5,467
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	11776+360%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+560%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2520 MHz+44%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	80	368+360%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	11.5 MB+360%
L2 Cache	2 MB	96 MB+4700%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	92+360%
Tensor Cores	80	368+360%

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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 L2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
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 L2 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 OEM) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	96 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). 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,AV1 (L2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the L2's 275W — a 71.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L2
TDP	130W-53%	275W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	168mm
Height	124mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.5+360%	19.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the L2 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 87.5% less ($1751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.7 (L2) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1670.4% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).