Radeon Pro W5500M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon Pro W5500M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Pro W5500M is positioned at rank #3 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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 242.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500M.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-242.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+242.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500M and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon Pro W5500M
The Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,470 points.
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 W5500M scores 3,470 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 242.7%. The Radeon Pro W5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 4.083 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,470 | 11,892+243% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2560+82% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.083 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+120% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 1755 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+10% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | 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 W5500M comes with 4 GB 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. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500M draws 85W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 41.9% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-35% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 235mm |
| Height | — | 124mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.8 | 91.5+124% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA106 |
| Release | February 10 2020 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #544 | #224 |
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