Radeon RX Vega 64 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
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.3% 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 8GB.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.3%) |
| 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 (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 59% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 173.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+173.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($85) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Vega 64 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX Vega 64
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.
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 64 scores 13,949 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Radeon RX Vega 64 leads by 11.3%. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,949+11% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.66 TFLOPS+39% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1546 MHz | 1777 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+220% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 2.5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 116.1% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 484 GB/s+116% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 2048-bit+1500% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 130W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 450W-40% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 96.4+104% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 59.3% less ($124 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 173.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $249-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-59% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.1+174% | 60.0 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA106 |
| Release | August 7 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #171 | #211 |
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