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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 115.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 295W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅37.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌126.9% higher power demand at 295W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 115.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 295W, a 165W reduction.

Why buy it

✅37.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌126.9% higher power demand at 295W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon VII better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon VII is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 37.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 30.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon VII is about 180.7% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 37.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 30.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon VII is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 8GB make more sense than Radeon VII?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 295W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon VII. The trade-off is that Radeon VII currently gives you 30.1% higher G3D Mark and 37.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	130 FPS	200 FPS
medium	113 FPS	185 FPS
high	99 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	184 FPS
medium	96 FPS	154 FPS
high	81 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	118 FPS
medium	57 FPS	99 FPS
high	39 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	245 FPS	370 FPS
medium	211 FPS	321 FPS
high	165 FPS	252 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	235 FPS
medium	135 FPS	204 FPS
high	112 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	108 FPS
medium	74 FPS	91 FPS
high	62 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	564 FPS	734 FPS
medium	451 FPS	587 FPS
high	376 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	550 FPS
medium	338 FPS	440 FPS
high	282 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	367 FPS
medium	226 FPS	294 FPS
high	188 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	183 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon VII

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	469 FPS	545 FPS
medium	415 FPS	476 FPS
high	336 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	434 FPS
medium	326 FPS	383 FPS
high	237 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	276 FPS
medium	175 FPS	260 FPS
high	152 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon VII

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.

Radeon VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the Radeon VII leads by 30.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	12,535	16,308+30%
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+48%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+2%	1750 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	240+200%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+166%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 357.1% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 128-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the Radeon VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	1024 GB/s+357%
Bus Width	128-bit	4096-bit+3100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon VII's 295W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon VII
TDP	130W-56%	295W
Recommended PSU	450W-40%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	280mm
Height	112mm	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C-26%	89°C
Perf/Watt	96.4+74%	55.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 64.4% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 115.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).