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 $50 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 240mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 66.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅22.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 39.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.5 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 240mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅22.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 39.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.5 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 66.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 22.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,883 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, while GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022, 67.2% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is about 20.1% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 22.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 67.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 39.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 $249 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
1080p
low	130 FPS	172 FPS
medium	113 FPS	152 FPS
high	99 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	144 FPS
medium	96 FPS	116 FPS
high	81 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	90 FPS
medium	57 FPS	77 FPS
high	39 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
1080p
low	239 FPS	437 FPS
medium	206 FPS	360 FPS
high	164 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	259 FPS
medium	135 FPS	214 FPS
high	112 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	125 FPS
medium	74 FPS	104 FPS
high	62 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
1080p
low	535 FPS	827 FPS
medium	428 FPS	675 FPS
high	357 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	447 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	640 FPS
medium	321 FPS	516 FPS
high	268 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	443 FPS
medium	214 FPS	354 FPS
high	178 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	224 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
1080p
low	467 FPS	693 FPS
medium	414 FPS	596 FPS
high	335 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	554 FPS
medium	321 FPS	477 FPS
high	236 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	342 FPS
medium	175 FPS	304 FPS
high	150 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	224 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 9060 XT 8GB

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,883 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB's 19,883 — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB leads by 67.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
G3D Mark Score	11,892	19,883+67%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	25.64 TFLOPS+185%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	3130 MHz+78%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	32+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9060 XT 8GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s+43%
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 5.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB's 150W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
TDP	130W-13%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	235mm	240mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	132.6+45%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB launched at $299. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 16.7% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 66.5 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB offers 39.1% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).