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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 362.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 260W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7800 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Why buy it

✅102.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 260W vs 130W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 362.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 260W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅102.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7800 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 260W vs 130W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7800 better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7800 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon PRO W7800 averages 102.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 27,180 vs 12,535 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W7800 is a 2023 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon PRO W7800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 116.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon PRO W7800 is about 903.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 102.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 116.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon PRO W7800 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $249 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon PRO W7800 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W7800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	130 FPS	225 FPS
medium	113 FPS	210 FPS
high	99 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	203 FPS
medium	96 FPS	171 FPS
high	81 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	138 FPS
medium	57 FPS	115 FPS
high	39 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	245 FPS	619 FPS
medium	211 FPS	508 FPS
high	165 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	329 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	450 FPS
medium	135 FPS	371 FPS
high	112 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	246 FPS
medium	74 FPS	206 FPS
high	62 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	151 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	564 FPS	918 FPS
medium	451 FPS	762 FPS
high	376 FPS	676 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	580 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	709 FPS
medium	338 FPS	583 FPS
high	282 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	497 FPS
medium	226 FPS	411 FPS
high	188 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	291 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	469 FPS	881 FPS
medium	415 FPS	732 FPS
high	336 FPS	671 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	583 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	692 FPS
medium	326 FPS	577 FPS
high	237 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	472 FPS
medium	175 FPS	405 FPS
high	152 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	306 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon PRO W7800

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.

Radeon PRO W7800

The Radeon PRO W7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1895 MHz to 2525 MHz. It has 4480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,180 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 27,180 — the Radeon PRO W7800 leads by 116.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7800 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2525 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 70 (Radeon PRO W7800) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
G3D Mark Score	12,535	27,180+117%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	4480+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	45.25 TFLOPS+397%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2525 MHz+42%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	80	280+250%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+25%	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	70+250%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W7800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7800) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7800. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7800) — the Radeon PRO W7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	576 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 260W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W7800
TDP	130W-50%	260W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C-18%	80°C
Perf/Watt	96.4	104.5+8%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7800 launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 90% less ($2250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 10.9 (Radeon PRO W7800) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 361.5% better value. The Radeon PRO W7800 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).