Radeon RX 780 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX 780
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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 780 is positioned at rank #296 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 780
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 63.7% 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 780.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-63.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+63.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ 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. Priced at $209 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 464.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+464.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) | ✅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 RX 780 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 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 780 scores 7,658 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 63.7%. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 780) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 12,535+64% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+50% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.87 TFLOPS+294% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz+31% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+200% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2.5 MB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+200% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 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 780 | 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 780 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: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 32.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 130W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.5 | 96.4+127% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $721, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 71% less ($512 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 466% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $249-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $721 | $209-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 60.0+466% |
| Codename | Navi 32 | GA106 |
| Release | September 11 2024 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #131 | #211 |
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