GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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

✅+91.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌550% higher power demand at 130W vs 20W.
❌186.6% longer card at 235mm vs 82mm.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 130W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 235mm, a 153mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,197 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+91.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 130W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 235mm, a 153mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌550% higher power demand at 130W vs 20W.
❌186.6% longer card at 235mm vs 82mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,197 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.
❌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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 6,197 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A500 Embedded GPU is a 2022 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 91.9% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 91.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX A500 Embedded GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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 an unclear 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

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	130 FPS	81 FPS
medium	113 FPS	70 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	44 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	28 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	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	239 FPS	115 FPS
medium	206 FPS	90 FPS
high	164 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	86 FPS
medium	135 FPS	64 FPS
high	112 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	51 FPS
medium	74 FPS	39 FPS
high	62 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	535 FPS	279 FPS
medium	428 FPS	223 FPS
high	357 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	209 FPS
medium	321 FPS	167 FPS
high	268 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	139 FPS
medium	214 FPS	112 FPS
high	178 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	70 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	467 FPS	156 FPS
medium	414 FPS	127 FPS
high	335 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	112 FPS
medium	321 FPS	93 FPS
high	236 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	66 FPS
medium	175 FPS	54 FPS
high	150 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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 A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 6,197 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 91.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1335 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 16 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) with 80 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,892+92%	6,197
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+64%	5.468 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+31%	1335 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+25%	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20+25%	16
Tensor Cores	80+25%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
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 A500 Embedded GPU 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 A500 Embedded GPU
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 146.7% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
TDP	130W	20W-85%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	82mm
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.5	309.9+239%