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Radeon Pro Vega II
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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 II
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega II is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 31.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+31.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-31.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 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 $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 92% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 814.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+814.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅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 Vega II and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
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 Vega II scores 15,597 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Radeon Pro Vega II leads by 31.2%. The Radeon Pro Vega II is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,597+31% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS+57% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz | 1755 MHz+2% |
| 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 Vega II | 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)
The Radeon Pro Vega II comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 285.7% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+286% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) 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 Vega II | 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 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II draws 475W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 114% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 130W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 235mm |
| Height | 120mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 91.5+179% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 91.7% less ($1650 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 811.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $249-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $150-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.7 | 79.3+811% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA106 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #138 | #224 |
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