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

✅+130.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 178.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($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

❌23400% longer card at 235mm vs 1mm.

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 235mm, a 234mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,150 vs 11,892).
❌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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Why buy it

✅+130.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 178.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($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

✅Measures 1mm instead of 235mm, a 234mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌23400% longer card at 235mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,150 vs 11,892).
❌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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon R9 M295X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 5,150 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon R9 M295X is a 2014 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 2014, 130.9% 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 130.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 178.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon R9 M295X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 M295X 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 R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	130 FPS	81 FPS
medium	113 FPS	69 FPS
high	99 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	71 FPS
medium	96 FPS	62 FPS
high	81 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	29 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 R9 M295X
1080p
low	239 FPS	96 FPS
medium	206 FPS	74 FPS
high	164 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	58 FPS
medium	135 FPS	41 FPS
high	112 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	23 FPS
medium	74 FPS	16 FPS
high	62 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	535 FPS	232 FPS
medium	428 FPS	185 FPS
high	357 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	174 FPS
medium	321 FPS	139 FPS
high	268 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	116 FPS
medium	214 FPS	93 FPS
high	178 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	58 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	467 FPS	139 FPS
medium	414 FPS	113 FPS
high	335 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	104 FPS
medium	321 FPS	85 FPS
high	236 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	61 FPS
medium	175 FPS	47 FPS
high	150 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon R9 M295X

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 R9 M295X

The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 5,150 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 130.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	11,892+131%	5,150
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+203%	2.961 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 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 Radeon R9 M295X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
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 R9 M295X has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 27.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+27%	176 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCE 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 235mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	130W-48%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	235mm	1mm
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.5+344%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M295X 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 17.2 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 177.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).