Radeon Pro SSG vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro SSG
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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 Pro SSG 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 8.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro SSG.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.4%) |
| 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 | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $1,500 for the Radeon Pro SSG, it costs 90% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 983.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+983.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($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 Pro SSG and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon Pro SSG
The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.
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 Pro SSG scores 10,972 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 8.4%. The Radeon Pro SSG is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,972 | 11,892+8% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1755 MHz+67% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+220% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 2.5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro SSG draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 130W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 235mm |
| Height | 111mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.2 | 91.5+117% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 90% less ($1350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 986.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6999 | $249-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $150-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 79.3+986% |
| Codename | Fiji | GA106 |
| Release | July 26 2016 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #249 | #224 |
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