Radeon 520 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon 520
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About G3D Mark
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. The Radeon 520 is positioned at rank #112 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1260.6% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 520.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1260.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1260.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $78), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 607.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon 520.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+607.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($78) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 520 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon 520
The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 520 scores 874 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 1260.6%. The Radeon 520 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 520) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 874 | 11,892+1261% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2560+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+642% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1755 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2.5 MB+1823% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 520 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 520 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 520) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 520 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon 520) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-44% | 450W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 235mm |
| Height | — | 124mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 91.5+423% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 520 launched at $78 MSRP and currently averages $78, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The Radeon 520 costs 48% less ($72 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon 520) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 608% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 520 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $78-69% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78-48% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | 79.3+608% |
| Codename | Lexa | GA106 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #668 | #224 |
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