GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs RTX A400

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

✅+98.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅+98.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than RTX A400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 5,983 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A400 is a 2024 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 98.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 84.4% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $135 MSRP, and you are getting 98.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 7.8%. RTX A400 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 130W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. RTX A400 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 (50W vs 130W), and staying closer to $135 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 98.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 7.8%.

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

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
1080p
low	130 FPS	45 FPS
medium	113 FPS	31 FPS
high	99 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	36 FPS
medium	96 FPS	22 FPS
high	81 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	11 FPS
medium	57 FPS	8 FPS
high	39 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
1080p
low	239 FPS	77 FPS
medium	206 FPS	50 FPS
high	164 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	48 FPS
medium	135 FPS	26 FPS
high	112 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	23 FPS
medium	74 FPS	14 FPS
high	62 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
1080p
low	535 FPS	269 FPS
medium	428 FPS	215 FPS
high	357 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	202 FPS
medium	321 FPS	162 FPS
high	268 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	135 FPS
medium	214 FPS	108 FPS
high	178 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	67 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
1080p
low	467 FPS	147 FPS
medium	414 FPS	117 FPS
high	335 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	108 FPS
medium	321 FPS	87 FPS
high	236 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	63 FPS
medium	175 FPS	50 FPS
high	150 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and RTX A400

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.

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the RTX A400's 5,983 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 98.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1762 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6 (RTX A400) with 80 Tensor cores vs 24.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	11,892+99%	5,983
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+232%	2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	1762 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+233%	24
Ray Tracing Cores	20+233%	6
Tensor Cores	80+233%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A400 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A400
TDP	130W	50W-62%
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	119.7+31%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the RTX A400 launched at $135. The RTX A400 costs 45.8% less ($114 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 7.9% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).