Radeon VII vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 30.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+30.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-30.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $300 for the Radeon VII, it costs 30% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 10.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($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 VII and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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.
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 VII scores 16,308 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Radeon VII leads by 30.1%. The Radeon VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VII) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,308+30% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+50% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.44 TFLOPS+48% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1750 MHz | 1777 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+200% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 2.5 MB+166% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon VII | 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 VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 357.1% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VII) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+357% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) 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 VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 130W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 450W-40% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 242mm |
| Height | 125mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 89°C | 66°C-26% |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3 | 96.4+74% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VII launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 30.3% less ($91 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Radeon VII) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 10.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $249-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $209-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | 60.0+10% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA106 |
| Release | February 7 2019 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #125 | #211 |
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