GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon 760M
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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 760M
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 130% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 760M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+130%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-130%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon 760M
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 760M
The Radeon 760M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2599 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,449 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon 760M's 5,449 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 130%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon 760M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 512 (Radeon 760M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 5.323 TFLOPS (Radeon 760M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2599 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8 (Radeon 760M) with 80 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+130% | 5,449 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+400% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+71% | 5.323 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2599 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+1823% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20+150% | 8 |
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 760M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 760M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon 760M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 760M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 760M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon 760M's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Radeon 760M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (Radeon 760M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-18% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 363.3+277% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 760M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon 760M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | Phoenix |
| Release | January 4 2022 | January 31 2024 |
| Ranking | #211 | #421 |
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