Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

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 8GB

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Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

112%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

111%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

111%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

109%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

107%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

105%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

103%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

103%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

102%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

100%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

100%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

99%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

98%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

98%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

98%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

97%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 94.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 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 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+94.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-94.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $575 for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, it costs 64% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 41.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+41.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($575)	✅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.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 9070 GRE and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 24,418 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 94.8%. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2790 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) with 96 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
G3D Mark Score	24,418+95%	12,535
Architecture	RDNA 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.28 TFLOPS+277%	9.098 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2790 MHz+57%	1777 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	192+140%	80
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+140%	20
Tensor Cores	96+20%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 RX 9070 GRE comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+93%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) 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 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 51.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 66°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
TDP	220W	130W-41%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	280mm	242mm
Height	127mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	66°C-18%
Perf/Watt	111.0+15%	96.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).