Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+9.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🏆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	Standard Size (280mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $150 for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 119.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+119.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 Vega 56 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 56 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon RX Vega 56

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 13,026 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Radeon RX Vega 56 leads by 9.5%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1471 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	13,026+10%	11,892
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.54 TFLOPS+17%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1471 MHz	1755 MHz+19%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	224+180%	80
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2.5 MB+184%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 410 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 83% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 56. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	410 GB/s+83%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	2048-bit+1500%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	VCE 4.0	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD 7.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 47.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	210W	130W-38%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	280mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	62.0	91.5+48%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 119% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).