GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VS
Radeon R7 A8-7600

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon R7 A8-7600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022Core: 1552 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7600

2023Core: 1720 MHzBoost: 2655 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 Radeon R7 A8-7600

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1114%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1071%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1058%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1056%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1054%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1048%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1035%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1031%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1022%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1019%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1006%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1004%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
986%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
986%
#96
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
95%
#176
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1229%
#191
Radeon R7 A8-7600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $25
100%
#192
GeForce GTS 240
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
99%
#193
RADEON HD6370D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
98%
#194
Radeon HD 7310
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
98%
#195
GeForce GT 625
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
96%
#196
Radeon HD 5600/5700
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
95%
#197
GeForce GT 240
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
95%
#199
GeForce GT 705
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
95%
#200
Radeon HD 7340
MSRP: $25|Avg: $5
94%
#201
Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
91%
#202
GeForce GT 320
MSRP: $79|Avg: $30
91%
#203
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
90%
#204
Radeon HD 7580D
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
90%
#205
Radeon HD 7470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
89%
#206
Radeon R5 A240
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
88%
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 1517.4% 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 Radeon R7 A8-7600.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon R7 A8-7600
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1517.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1517.4%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm)
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

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 93.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 A8-7600.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon R7 A8-7600
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+93.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209)
More affordable ($25)

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 R7 A8-7600

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7600

The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $269.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon R7 A8-7600's 775 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 1517.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon R7 A8-7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon R7 A8-7600). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7600). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 32 (Radeon R7 A8-7600) with 80 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon R7 A8-7600
G3D Mark Score
12,535+1517%
775
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
2560+25%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.098 TFLOPS
21.75 TFLOPS+139%
Boost Clock
1777 MHz
2655 MHz+49%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
128+60%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+400%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
20
32+60%

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 R7 A8-7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon R7 A8-7600
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 R7 A8-7600 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon R7 A8-7600
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
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7600's 165W — a 23.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon R7 A8-7600
TDP
130W-21%
165W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
66°C
Perf/Watt
96.4+1951%
4.7
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon R7 A8-7600 launched at $119 and now averages $25. The Radeon R7 A8-7600 costs 88% less ($184 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 31.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7600) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 93.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon R7 A8-7600
MSRP
$249
$119-52%
Avg Price (30d)
$209
$25-88%
Performance per Dollar
60.0+94%
31.0
Codename
GA106
Navi 33
Release
January 4 2022
May 24 2023
Ranking
#211
#118