Radeon RX Vega11 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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 640.9% 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 Vega11.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-640.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+640.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 97.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX Vega11.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.6%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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 Vega11 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega11 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon RX Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 points.

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 Vega11 scores 1,605 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 640.9%. The Radeon RX Vega11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	1,605	11,892+641%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	704	2560+264%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+410%
Boost Clock	1251 MHz	1755 MHz+40%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	44	80+82%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	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)

The Radeon RX Vega11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega11 draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 115.2% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	35W-73%	130W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	8-pin
Length	—	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	45.9	91.5+99%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX Vega11 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 97.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).