Radeon Vega Frontier Edition 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 Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

137%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

132%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

130%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

120%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

118%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

116%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

113%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

112%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

110%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

106%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

104%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

100%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

99%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

97%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

97%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

94%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

93%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

85%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

81%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

71%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

68%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

59%

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 Vega Frontier Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%)
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 (268mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

Insight	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Vega Frontier Edition Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega Frontier Edition and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.

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 Vega Frontier Edition scores 12,753 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition leads by 7.2%. The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	12,753+7%	11,892
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.11 TFLOPS+46%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1600 MHz	1755 MHz+10%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	256+220%	80
L1 Cache	1 MB	2.5 MB+150%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition	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 Vega Frontier Edition 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: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	224 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 268mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	300W	130W-57%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	8-pin
Length	268mm	235mm
Height	105mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	42.5	91.5+115%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition offers 7.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).