Radeon RX 590 vs GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

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 4GB Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#30

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

172%

#32

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

156%

#33

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

155%

#37

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

141%

#38

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

140%

#40

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

92%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

89%

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GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	🎮 High Capacity (4 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 4GB Laptop GPU 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.

Radeon RX 590 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 590 and GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1740 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,489 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 590 scores 9,315 and the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU reaches 9,489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1740 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	9,315	9,489+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.119 TFLOPS	7.127 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1740 MHz+13%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+125%	64
L1 Cache	0.56 MB	2 MB+257%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 590 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+33%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 590) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.0	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU's 90W — a 64.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.