GeForce RTX 4090 D vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

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 8GB

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

112%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

111%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

111%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

109%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

107%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

105%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

103%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

103%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

102%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

100%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

100%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

99%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

98%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

98%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

98%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

97%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

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 145.1% 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 8GB.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+145.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-145.1%)
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 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 87% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 212.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+212.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅More affordable ($209)

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 8GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 145.1%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) with 456 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
G3D Mark Score	30,725+145%	12,535
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	14592+470%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+708%	9.098 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+42%	1777 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 8GB 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 8GB is capped at DLSS 2.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 8GB 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 8GB) — 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 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 106.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 242mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 66°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
TDP	425W	130W-69%
Recommended PSU	850W	450W-47%
Power Connector	16-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	242mm
Height	137mm	112mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C	66°C-15%
Perf/Watt	72.3	96.4+33%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).