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

✅105.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 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

❌52.9% higher power demand at 130W vs 85W.

Radeon Pro 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 85W instead of 130W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon Pro 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅105.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 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

✅Draws 85W instead of 130W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌52.9% higher power demand at 130W vs 85W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon Pro 5300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 105.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 7,125 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 5300 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 2020, 66.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 $51 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 105.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 66.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 101.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5300 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 $300 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

Radeon Pro 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	130 FPS	78 FPS
medium	113 FPS	68 FPS
high	99 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	71 FPS
medium	96 FPS	61 FPS
high	81 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	26 FPS
medium	57 FPS	24 FPS
high	39 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	239 FPS	118 FPS
medium	206 FPS	82 FPS
high	164 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	78 FPS
medium	135 FPS	47 FPS
high	112 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	37 FPS
medium	74 FPS	25 FPS
high	62 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open Radeon Pro 5300

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	535 FPS	321 FPS
medium	428 FPS	256 FPS
high	357 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	240 FPS
medium	321 FPS	192 FPS
high	268 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	157 FPS
medium	214 FPS	128 FPS
high	178 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open Radeon Pro 5300

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	467 FPS	141 FPS
medium	414 FPS	113 FPS
high	335 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	104 FPS
medium	321 FPS	85 FPS
high	236 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	59 FPS
medium	175 FPS	47 FPS
high	150 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon Pro 5300

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.

Radeon Pro 5300

The Radeon Pro 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 7,125 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 66.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
G3D Mark Score	11,892+67%	7,125
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+100%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+113%	4.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+6%	1650 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 Radeon Pro 5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5300 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
DirectX	12.2	12.1
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 85W — a 41.9% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5300
TDP	130W	85W-35%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.5+9%	83.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5300 launched at $300. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 17% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 23.8 (Radeon Pro 5300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).