GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 32.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-32.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+32.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (270mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $350 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, it costs 40% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 26.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($209) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 16,562 — the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary leads by 32.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1980 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535 | 16,562+32% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 10.14 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 1980 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 160+100% |
| 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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 448 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| 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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 225W — a 53.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-42% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-31% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 270mm |
| Height | 112mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-22% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4+31% | 73.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499 and now averages $350. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 40.3% less ($141 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 47.3 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 26.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-50% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209-40% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+27% | 47.3 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #211 | #120 |
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