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

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 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

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌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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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 5700 XT better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 11,892 vs 12,442 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

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 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 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is about 100.8% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 4.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Radeon Pro 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro 5700 XT. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro 5700 XT currently gives you 4.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	130 FPS	240 FPS
medium	113 FPS	227 FPS
high	99 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	222 FPS
medium	96 FPS	188 FPS
high	81 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	117 FPS
medium	57 FPS	98 FPS
high	39 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	64 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	239 FPS	231 FPS
medium	206 FPS	193 FPS
high	164 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	150 FPS
medium	135 FPS	125 FPS
high	112 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	79 FPS
medium	74 FPS	66 FPS
high	62 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	41 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	535 FPS	560 FPS
medium	428 FPS	448 FPS
high	357 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	280 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	420 FPS
medium	321 FPS	336 FPS
high	268 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	280 FPS
medium	214 FPS	224 FPS
high	178 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	140 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	467 FPS	383 FPS
medium	414 FPS	329 FPS
high	335 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	217 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	305 FPS
medium	321 FPS	265 FPS
high	236 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	164 FPS
medium	175 FPS	131 FPS
high	150 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	95 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 5700 XT

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 5700 XT

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 and the Radeon Pro 5700 XT reaches 12,442 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1499 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	11,892	12,442+5%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+17%	7.675 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+17%	1499 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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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 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	RDNA 1.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	Unified Video Decoder 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
TDP	130W	130W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	—
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	95.7+5%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 50.2% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 24.9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 92% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).