Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

110

4,260

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6970

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

11,892

+179.2%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

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. 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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 179.2% 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 R9 270 / R7 370.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-179.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+179.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🏆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 $149), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 177.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+177.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($149)	⚠️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 R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 scores 4,260 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 179.2%. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	4,260	11,892+179%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+260%
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1755 MHz+80%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	0.38 MB	2.5 MB+558%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	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 R9 270 / R7 370 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. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s	224 GB/s+25%
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	VCE 1.0	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD 4.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 16.7% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 220mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	110W-15%	130W
Recommended PSU	450W	450W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	220mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	38.7	91.5+136%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 costs 0.7% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 177.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).