Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
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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 56
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 56.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🏆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 | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 Pro Vega 56 and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU reaches 12,144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104 | 12,144 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+2% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1777 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 224+180% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 2.5 MB+184% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 56) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 56) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU's 130W — a 47.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 82°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W | 130W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 82°C-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6 | 93.4+62% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA106 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #222 | #211 |
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