Radeon RX 640 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 RX 640 is positioned at rank #323 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 RX 640
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 477.1% 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 RX 640.
| Insight | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-477.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+477.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🏆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
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $55), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 51.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 640.
| Insight | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($55) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RX 640 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX 640
The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.
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 RX 640 scores 2,172 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 477.1%. The Radeon RX 640 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 640) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,172 | 12,535+477% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2560+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.559 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+484% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1777 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 2.5 MB+1462% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 640 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 640 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 640) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 66°C |
| Perf/Watt | 43.4 | 96.4+122% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon RX 640 costs 73.7% less ($154 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 51.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-36% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55-74% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.5 | 60.0+52% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GA106 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #665 | #211 |
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