GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce 205

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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

112%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

111%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

111%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

109%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

107%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

105%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

103%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

103%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

102%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

100%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

100%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

99%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

98%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

98%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

98%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

97%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 205

#604

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4308%

#606

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3906%

#607

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3895%

#611

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3542%

#612

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3518%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

99%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

99%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

99%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

98%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

97%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

96%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

94%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

93%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

89%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

88%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 9848.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 205.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+9848.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9848.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 614% better value per dollar than the GeForce 205.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+614%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and GeForce 205

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.

GeForce 205

The GeForce 205 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 126 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the GeForce 205's 126 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 9848.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce 205 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 384 (GeForce 205). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 205). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
G3D Mark Score	12,535+9848%	126
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+1041%	0.7972 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+71%	1038 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+233%	24
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+1686%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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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 GeForce 205 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 205 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce 205) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 10.1 (GeForce 205). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
DirectX	12 Ultimate+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs None (GeForce 205). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 205).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the GeForce 205's 10W — a 171.4% difference. The GeForce 205 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (GeForce 205). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	GeForce 205
TDP	130W	10W-92%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	66°C-12%	75
Perf/Watt	96.4+665%	12.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the GeForce 205 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 205 costs 92.8% less ($194 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8.4 (GeForce 205) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 614.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).