Radeon Pro Duo vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 Pro Duo is positioned at rank #200 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Pro Duo
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Duo lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 51% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Duo.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-51%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+51%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $799 for the Radeon Pro Duo, it costs 74% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 477.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+477.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($799) | ✅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 Duo and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Pro Duo
The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.
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
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Duo scores 8,299 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 51%. The Radeon Pro Duo is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,299 | 12,535+51% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 | 9.098 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1777 MHz+78% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256 ×2+220% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 2.5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Duo | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro Duo) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Duo draws 350W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 91.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 130W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.7 | 96.4+307% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Duo launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $799, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 73.8% less ($590 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.4 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 476.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $249-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $799 | $209-74% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.4 | 60.0+477% |
| Codename | Capsaicin | GA106 |
| Release | April 26 2016 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #309 | #211 |
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