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 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 220W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 245mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅85.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌69.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 220W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 245mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅85.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌69.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER averages 85.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 29,958 vs 12,535 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a 2024 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 4070 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022, 139.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 4070 SUPER is about 140.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 85.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 139.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $249 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 8GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	130 FPS	183 FPS
medium	113 FPS	167 FPS
high	99 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	150 FPS
medium	96 FPS	124 FPS
high	81 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	92 FPS
medium	57 FPS	78 FPS
high	39 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	245 FPS	574 FPS
medium	211 FPS	477 FPS
high	165 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	317 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	401 FPS
medium	135 FPS	327 FPS
high	112 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	191 FPS
medium	74 FPS	155 FPS
high	62 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	110 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	564 FPS	921 FPS
medium	451 FPS	742 FPS
high	376 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	720 FPS
medium	338 FPS	578 FPS
high	282 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	498 FPS
medium	226 FPS	403 FPS
high	188 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	469 FPS	857 FPS
medium	415 FPS	711 FPS
high	336 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	695 FPS
medium	326 FPS	576 FPS
high	237 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	455 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	470 FPS
medium	175 FPS	402 FPS
high	152 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	321 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 29,958 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 139%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 56 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) with 80 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	12,535	29,958+139%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	7168+180%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	35.48 TFLOPS+290%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2475 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	80	224+180%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	7 MB+180%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	56+180%
Tensor Cores	80	224+180%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	504 GB/s+125%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 3050 8GB) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 51.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 242mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
TDP	130W-41%	220W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	242mm	245mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C-6%	70°C
Perf/Watt	96.4	136.2+41%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 50.0 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 0.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).