Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 149.6% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 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 RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+149.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-149.6%) |
| 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 | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (287mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $930 for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, it costs 78% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 78.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+78.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($930) | ✅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 7900 XTX and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.
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 7900 XTX scores 31,285 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads by 149.6%. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2498 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,285+150% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+140% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.39 TFLOPS+575% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2498 MHz+41% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+500% | 32 |
| TMUs | 384+380% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+20% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 96+380% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX | 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 7900 XTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 328.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+329% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) 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 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: AMD Dual Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | AMD Dual Media Engine | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | AMD Dual Media Engine | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws 355W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 92.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 287mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 355W | 130W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 800W | 450W-44% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 287mm | 242mm |
| Height | 110mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 68°C | 66°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 88.1 | 96.4+9% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $930, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 77.5% less ($721 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.6 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 78.6% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $249-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $930 | $209-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.6 | 60.0+79% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GA106 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #12 | #211 |
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