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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
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 429.8% 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-429.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+429.8%) |
| 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 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $99), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 151% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro.
| Insight | Radeon Pro | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+151%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($99) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 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 scores 2,366 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 429.8%. The Radeon Pro is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,366 | 12,535+430% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+50% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.06 TFLOPS+44% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1700 MHz | 1777 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+200% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 2.5 MB+166% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro | 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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 8GB) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder vs NVDEC 5th gen.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Unified Video Decoder | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Unified Video Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 130W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 66°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.5 | 96.4+915% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon Pro costs 52.6% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 151% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99-53% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9 | 60.0+151% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA106 |
| Release | May 13 2020 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #194 | #211 |
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