Radeon Pro vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 402.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro.

Insight	Radeon Pro	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-402.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+402.6%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🏆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 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $99), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 231.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro.

Insight	Radeon Pro	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($99)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon Pro Benchmark Check

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon Pro

The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro scores 2,366 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 402.6%. The Radeon Pro is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	2,366	11,892+403%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.06 TFLOPS+45%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1700 MHz	1755 MHz+3%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	240+200%	80
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	2.5 MB+166%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12_0	12.2+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder vs 5th Gen NVDEC.

Feature	Radeon Pro	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	Unified Video Decoder	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	Unified Video Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 235mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	250W	130W-48%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	9.5	91.5+863%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro costs 34% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 231.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).