RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

121%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

113%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

112%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

111%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

111%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

109%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

101%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

100%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

100%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

91%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

85%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

84%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

84%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

80%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

78%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

68%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 44.2% 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 OEM.

Insight	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+44.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-44.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $750 for the RTX 2000 Ada Generation, it costs 80% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 246.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+246.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($750)	✅More affordable ($150)

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.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 2000 Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,147 points. Launch price was $649.

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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 17,147 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation leads by 44.2%. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2130 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 22 RT cores (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 88 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	17,147+44%	11,892
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2816+10%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS+34%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2130 MHz+21%	1755 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	88+10%	80
L1 Cache	2.8 MB+12%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	22+10%	20
Tensor Cores	88+10%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 14.3% advantage for the RTX 2000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+14%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 60% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	70W-46%	130W
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	167mm	235mm
Height	68mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	245.0+168%	91.5

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Value Analysis

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation launched at $625 MSRP and currently averages $750, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 80% less ($600 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 246.3% better value. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).