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

✅+55.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 118.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $350 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

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.
❌50.6% longer card at 235mm vs 156mm.

T1000

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 235mm, a 79mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,649 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.
❌
40.6% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

T1000

2021

Why buy it

✅+55.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 118.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $350 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 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 235mm, a 79mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.
❌50.6% longer card at 235mm vs 156mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,649 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.
❌
40.6% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than T1000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 55.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2021, 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 2021, 55.5% 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 $101 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 55.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 118.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is T1000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T1000 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 $350 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

T1000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
1080p
low	130 FPS	104 FPS
medium	113 FPS	89 FPS
high	99 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	90 FPS
medium	96 FPS	78 FPS
high	81 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	29 FPS
medium	57 FPS	27 FPS
high	39 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	16 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open T1000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
1080p
low	239 FPS	170 FPS
medium	206 FPS	145 FPS
high	164 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	121 FPS
medium	135 FPS	99 FPS
high	112 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	73 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	62 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	32 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open T1000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
1080p
low	535 FPS	333 FPS
medium	428 FPS	275 FPS
high	357 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	243 FPS
medium	321 FPS	207 FPS
high	268 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	150 FPS
medium	214 FPS	137 FPS
high	178 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	66 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open T1000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
1080p
low	467 FPS	179 FPS
medium	414 FPS	147 FPS
high	335 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	124 FPS
medium	321 FPS	103 FPS
high	236 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	73 FPS
medium	175 FPS	58 FPS
high	150 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	34 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open T1000

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and T1000

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.

T1000

The T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,649 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the T1000's 7,649 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 55.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the T1000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 896 (T1000). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1395 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
G3D Mark Score	11,892+55%	7,649
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+186%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+259%	2.5 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+26%	1395 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+184%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

✨

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 T1000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T1000 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1 MB (T1000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (T1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs NVENC 7.0 (T1000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the T1000's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (T1000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	T1000
TDP	130W	50W-62%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	156mm
Height	124mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	91.5	153.0+67%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the T1000 launched at $350. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 28.9% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 21.9 (T1000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 118.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).