RADEON 7200 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. The RADEON 7200 is positioned at rank #750 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RADEON 7200

#738

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

361900%

#740

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328067%

#741

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327200%

#745

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

297533%

#746

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

295500%

#748

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#749

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#750

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

100%

#751

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#752

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

67%

#753

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

33%

#754

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

33%

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 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 417733.3% 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 7200.

Insight	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-417733.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+417733.3%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🏆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 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 89864.1% better value per dollar than the RADEON 7200.

Insight	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+89864.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

RADEON 7200 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 7200 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

RADEON 7200

The RADEON 7200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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 RADEON 7200 scores 3 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 417733.3%. The RADEON 7200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (RADEON 7200) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 7200) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
G3D Mark Score	3	12,535+417733%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	9.098 TFLOPS+1057%
Boost Clock	1024 MHz	1777 MHz+74%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	2.5 MB+2678%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 7200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (RADEON 7200) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (RADEON 7200) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
DirectX	7.0	12 Ultimate+71%
Vulkan	N/A	1.4
OpenGL	1.3	4.6+254%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 7200) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Comp vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 7200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Encoder	None	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	MPEG-2 Motion Comp	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 7200 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The RADEON 7200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7200) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 66°C.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
TDP	50W-62%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70	66°C-6%
Perf/Watt	0.1	96.4+96300%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 7200 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The RADEON 7200 costs 78.5% less ($164 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7200) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 59900% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).