Radeon PRO W7800 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon PRO W7800
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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 W7800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 116.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+116.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-116.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $2,200 for the Radeon PRO W7800, it costs 91% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 385.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+385.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W7800 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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.
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 W7800 scores 27,180 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Radeon PRO W7800 leads by 116.8%. The Radeon PRO W7800 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2525 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27,180+117% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4480+75% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 45.25 TFLOPS+397% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2525 MHz+42% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 280+250% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB | 2.5 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70+250% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7800 | 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 W7800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W7800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon PRO W7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+157% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W7800 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 130W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 66°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 104.5+8% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W7800 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 90.5% less ($1991 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.4 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 383.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W7800 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7800 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $249-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | $209-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.4 | 60.0+384% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GA106 |
| Release | April 13 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #28 | #211 |
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