GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs Radeon Pro 5500M

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

✅61.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Radeon Pro 5500M

2019

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.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon Pro 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅61.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon Pro 5500M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 61.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 76.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019, 76.7% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 61.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 76.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5500M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5500M 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 an unclear 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 5500M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	130 FPS	101 FPS
medium	113 FPS	87 FPS
high	99 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	47 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	90 FPS
medium	96 FPS	76 FPS
high	81 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	37 FPS
medium	57 FPS	34 FPS
high	39 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	239 FPS	119 FPS
medium	206 FPS	87 FPS
high	164 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	81 FPS
medium	135 FPS	51 FPS
high	112 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	39 FPS
medium	74 FPS	28 FPS
high	62 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	535 FPS	303 FPS
medium	428 FPS	242 FPS
high	357 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	227 FPS
medium	321 FPS	182 FPS
high	268 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	151 FPS
medium	214 FPS	121 FPS
high	178 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	76 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	467 FPS	216 FPS
medium	414 FPS	187 FPS
high	335 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	167 FPS
medium	321 FPS	147 FPS
high	236 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	91 FPS
medium	175 FPS	74 FPS
high	150 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	47 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon Pro 5500M

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 5500M

The Radeon Pro 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,730 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon Pro 5500M's 6,730 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 76.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500M). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500M). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
G3D Mark Score	11,892+77%	6,730
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+67%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+102%	4.454 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+21%	1450 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	96+20%
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 5500M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 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 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5500M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 5500M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5500M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro 5500M's 85W — a 41.9% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5500M
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-12%	85
Perf/Watt	91.5+16%	79.2