GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs Radeon TM

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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AMD

Radeon TM

2024Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 86.6% 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).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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.
  • 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 TM?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 86.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 5,564 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon TM is a 2024 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 113.7% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 86.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 113.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon TM is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 130W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon TM make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?
Yes. Radeon TM 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, lower power draw (15W vs 130W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 OEM currently gives you 113.7% higher G3D Mark and 86.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
1080p
low130 FPS93 FPS
medium113 FPS78 FPS
high99 FPS65 FPS
ultra83 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low119 FPS80 FPS
medium96 FPS68 FPS
high81 FPS51 FPS
ultra69 FPS32 FPS
4K
low64 FPS30 FPS
medium57 FPS28 FPS
high39 FPS19 FPS
ultra33 FPS17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
1080p
low239 FPS126 FPS
medium206 FPS88 FPS
high164 FPS63 FPS
ultra128 FPS45 FPS
1440p
low163 FPS90 FPS
medium135 FPS60 FPS
high112 FPS44 FPS
ultra92 FPS32 FPS
4K
low88 FPS38 FPS
medium74 FPS28 FPS
high62 FPS22 FPS
ultra49 FPS15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
1080p
low535 FPS250 FPS
medium428 FPS200 FPS
high357 FPS167 FPS
ultra268 FPS125 FPS
1440p
low401 FPS188 FPS
medium321 FPS150 FPS
high268 FPS125 FPS
ultra201 FPS94 FPS
4K
low268 FPS125 FPS
medium214 FPS100 FPS
high178 FPS83 FPS
ultra134 FPS60 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
1080p
low467 FPS172 FPS
medium414 FPS135 FPS
high335 FPS112 FPS
ultra268 FPS89 FPS
1440p
low372 FPS118 FPS
medium321 FPS96 FPS
high236 FPS81 FPS
ultra197 FPS64 FPS
4K
low199 FPS71 FPS
medium175 FPS56 FPS
high150 FPS44 FPS
ultra125 FPS33 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon TM's 5,564 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 113.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 16 (Radeon TM) with 80 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
G3D Mark Score
11,892+114%
5,564
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
8 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
2560+150%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.986 TFLOPS+51%
5.939 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1755 MHz
2900 MHz+65%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+25%
64
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+900%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
20+25%
16

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
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 TM has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
TDP
130W
15W-88%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
91.5
370.9+305%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon TM is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon TM
MSRP
$249
Codename
GA106
Strix Point
Release
January 4 2022
July 15 2024
Ranking
#224
#312