GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon R9 295X2

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%

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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%

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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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 43.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 295X2.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+43.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-43.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (307mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 37.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon R9 295X2.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+37.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209)	✅More affordable ($200)

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

Radeon R9 295X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon R9 295X2

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 R9 295X2

The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 8,734 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 43.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 295X2 uses GCN 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1018 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
G3D Mark Score	12,535+44%	8,734
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	2816 ×2+10%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+59%	5.733 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+75%	1018 MHz
ROPs	32	64 ×2+100%
TMUs	80	176 ×2+120%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+262%	0.69 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 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 Radeon R9 295X2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 320 GB/s x2 (Radeon R9 295X2) — a 1329.5% advantage for the Radeon R9 295X2. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s x2+43%
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit x2+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 500W — a 117.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 307mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon R9 295X2
TDP	130W-74%	500W
Recommended PSU	450W-55%	1000W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	307mm
Height	112mm	114mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C	65°C-2%
Perf/Watt	96.4+451%	17.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499 and now averages $200. The Radeon R9 295X2 costs 4.3% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 43.7 (Radeon R9 295X2) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 37.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).