GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon Pro Vega II
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 Pro Vega II
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega II is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+24.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | GCN 5.1 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 88% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 592.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+592.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($209) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
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 Pro Vega II
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 Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 15,597 — the Radeon Pro Vega II leads by 24.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535 | 15,597+24% |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4096+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 14.09 TFLOPS+55% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+3% | 1720 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 256+220% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+150% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
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 Pro Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 285.7% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 864 GB/s+286% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). 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 Pro Vega II).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 114% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-73% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-22% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4+194% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 and now averages $1800. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 88.4% less ($1591 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 589.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-89% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209-88% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+590% | 8.7 |
| Codename | GA106 | Vega 20 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #211 | #138 |
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