GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

154%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

152%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

152%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

135%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

132%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

131%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

127%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

126%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

126%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

122%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

113%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

111%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

111%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

109%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

105%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

100%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

95%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

83%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

80%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

76%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

69%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

48%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

47%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

45%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

41%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

40%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

32%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

31%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

30%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

27%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

27%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 123.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+123.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-123.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $500 for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB, it costs 70% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 49.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($150)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 3080 12GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,569 points. Launch price was $799.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB scores 26,569 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB leads by 123.4%. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 280 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	26,569+123%	11,892
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	8960+250%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.64 TFLOPS+241%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1755 MHz+3%
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	280+250%	80
L1 Cache	8.8 MB+252%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	70+250%	20
Tensor Cores	280+250%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 307.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	912 GB/s+307%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB draws 350W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 91.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	350W	130W-63%
Recommended PSU	750W	450W-40%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	285mm	235mm
Height	112mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	75.9	91.5+21%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB launched at $1250 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 49.3% better value.