Radeon RX Vega 10 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
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 669.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 10 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-669.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+669.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 10 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX Vega 10
The Radeon RX Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,629 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 Vega 10 scores 1,629 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 669.5%. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1301 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,629 | 12,535+669% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2560+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.665 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+446% |
| Boost Clock | 1301 MHz | 1777 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 10 comes with 0 MB 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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 1.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 1.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 10 draws 10W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 171.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-92% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 162.9+69% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 10 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon RX Vega 10 costs 100+% less ($209 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 60.0 |
| Codename | Raven | GA106 |
| Release | January 8 2019 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #747 | #211 |
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