RADEON IGP 345M
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

RADEON IGP 345M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

AMD

RADEON IGP 345M

2016Core: 855 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 IGP 345M is positioned at rank #414 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 IGP 345M

#397
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
147730%
#412
GRID RTX6000-2Q
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500
100%
#414
RADEON IGP 345M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#415
GRID M60-0B
MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900
90%
#416
Quadro FX 4500 X2
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
80%
#417
Quadro FX 5500
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30
80%
#418
Quadro FX 1000
MSRP: $500|Avg: $30
70%
#419
Quadro FX 3400/4400
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50
60%
#420
Quadro FX 1300
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
60%
#421
Quadro FX 4000
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50
50%
#422
RADEON IGP 320
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
40%
#423
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
20%
#424
Quadro FX 2000
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40
10%
#425
GRID V100-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
0%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). 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 IGP 345M 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 396300% 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 IGP 345M.

InsightRADEON IGP 345MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-396300%)
Leading raw performance (+396300%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 IGP 345M and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

AMD

RADEON IGP 345M

The RADEON IGP 345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

NVIDIA

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 IGP 345M scores 3 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 396300%. The RADEON IGP 345M is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 1.313 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureRADEON IGP 345MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
3
11,892+396300%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
768
2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.313 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS+584%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
48
80+67%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
2.5 MB+1216%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRADEON IGP 345MGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON IGP 345M 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: 1 MB (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRADEON IGP 345MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON IGP 345M draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 115.2% difference. The RADEON IGP 345M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin.

FeatureRADEON IGP 345MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
35W-73%
130W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
Legacy
8-pin
Length
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.1
91.5+91400%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureRADEON IGP 345MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
Baffin
GA106
Release
October 30 2016
January 4 2022
Ranking
#577
#224