Radeon Steam Deck 8CU vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
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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 317.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU.
| Insight | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-317.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+317.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🏆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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 Steam Deck 8CU and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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 Steam Deck 8CU scores 3,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 317.8%. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is built on RDNA 2 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000 | 12,535+318% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2560+400% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+7% | 1777 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.5 MB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | 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 Steam Deck 8CU comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 125% difference. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-77% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 66°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+4% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU costs 100+% less ($209 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 60.0 |
| Codename | RDNA 2 Sephiroth | GA106 |
| Release | November 9 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #480 | #211 |
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