GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 590
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
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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 34.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 590.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+34.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-34.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 69% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 138.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+138.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 590
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 590
The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon RX 590's 9,315 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 34.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+35% | 9,315 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+28% | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+15% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 144+80% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+346% | 0.56 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
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 590 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 256 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-26% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-18% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4+81% | 53.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 and now averages $65. The Radeon RX 590 costs 68.9% less ($144 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 138.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-11% | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | $65-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0 | 143.3+139% |
| Codename | GA106 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #211 | #285 |
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