Radeon Pro Vega 48 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Pro Vega 48
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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 Vega 48
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 11.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 48.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $450 for the Radeon Pro Vega 48, it costs 54% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 139.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+139.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅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 Vega 48 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Pro Vega 48
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,270 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
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 11,270 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 11.2%. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,270 | 12,535+11% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 1777 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+140% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2.5 MB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | 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 Vega 48 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 Vega 48) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon Pro Vega 48 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 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 Vega 48) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 125% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-77% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 375.7+290% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 53.6% less ($241 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 140% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $249-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $209-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 60.0+140% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA106 |
| Release | March 19 2019 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #241 | #211 |
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