GeForce RTX 4090 D 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

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 4090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 158.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 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 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+158.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-158.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 91% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 312.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+312.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅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 4090 D Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 158.4%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 456 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	30,725+158%	11,892
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	14592+470%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+718%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+44%	1755 MHz
ROPs	176+450%	32
TMUs	456+470%	80
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+472%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+3500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+470%	20
Tensor Cores	456+470%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 D supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 350% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+200%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+350%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+3500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) 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 4090 D	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: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 106.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 235mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	425W	130W-69%
Recommended PSU	850W	450W-47%
Power Connector	16-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	235mm
Height	137mm	124mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C	75°C-4%
Perf/Watt	72.3	91.5+27%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).