Radeon Pro 5700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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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. 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 Pro 5700 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $280 for the Radeon Pro 5700 XT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 35% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5700 XT and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT scores 12,442 and the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB reaches 12,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1499 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,442 | 12,535 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.675 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1499 MHz | 1777 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder 7.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 1.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Unified Video Decoder 7.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 95.7 | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 25.4% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.4 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 35.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $249-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $209-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4 | 60.0+35% |
| Codename | Navi 10 | GA106 |
| Release | August 4 2020 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #215 | #211 |
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