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

✅8.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Delivers 43% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 33.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $279 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

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 590

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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12% HIGHER MSRP
$279 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.4 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 590

2018

Why buy it

✅8.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Delivers 43% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 33.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $279 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

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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12% HIGHER MSRP
$279 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.4 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon RX 590?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 27.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2018, 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 2018, 27.7% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 about $30 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $279 MSRP, and you are getting 8.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 27.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 43%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 590 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 590 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 $279 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 RX 590 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	130 FPS	139 FPS
medium	113 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	122 FPS
medium	96 FPS	100 FPS
high	81 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	71 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	39 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	239 FPS	164 FPS
medium	206 FPS	141 FPS
high	164 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	95 FPS
medium	135 FPS	76 FPS
high	112 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	49 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	46 FPS
medium	74 FPS	37 FPS
high	62 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	27 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	535 FPS	419 FPS
medium	428 FPS	335 FPS
high	357 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	314 FPS
medium	321 FPS	252 FPS
high	268 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	210 FPS
medium	214 FPS	168 FPS
high	178 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	105 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	467 FPS	403 FPS
medium	414 FPS	335 FPS
high	335 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	314 FPS
medium	321 FPS	252 FPS
high	236 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	176 FPS
medium	175 FPS	138 FPS
high	150 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	101 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX 590

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 RX 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 590's 9,315 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 27.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
G3D Mark Score	11,892+28%	9,315
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+26%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+14%	1545 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+346%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 590 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 590 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 590
TDP	130W-26%	175W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	235mm	241mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+72%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 10.8% less ($30 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 33.4 (Radeon RX 590) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 43.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).