Radeon RX590 GME vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX590 GME
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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 Radeon RX590 GME
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 50.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX590 GME.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+50.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX590 GME offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $115 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 45% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 21% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($115) | ⚠️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 RX590 GME and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX590 GME
The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.
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 RX590 GME scores 8,349 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 50.1%. The Radeon RX590 GME is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,349 | 12,535+50% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1777 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+80% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 2.5 MB+346% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX590 GME draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 130W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 66°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.7 | 96.4+102% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $115, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 45% less ($94 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 21% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173-31% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $115-45% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.6+21% | 60.0 |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | GA106 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #285 | #211 |
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