GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 7900 XT
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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 RX 7900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 131.3% higher G3D Mark score and 150% more VRAM (20 GB vs 8 GB). 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 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-131.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+131.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (20 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (276mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $630 for the Radeon RX 7900 XT, it costs 67% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 30.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($209) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($630) |
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 7900 XT
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 7900 XT
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 28,996 — the Radeon RX 7900 XT leads by 131.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 84 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) with 80 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535 | 28,996+131% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5376+110% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+466% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2394 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 80 | 336+320% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 3 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 84+320% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 7900 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 7900 XT has 20 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 150% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — a 257.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 20 GB+150% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 800 GB/s+257% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 320-bit+150% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-57% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-40% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 276mm |
| Height | 112mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-6% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 96.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 and now averages $630. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 66.8% less ($421 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 46.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 30.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-72% | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209-67% | $630 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+30% | 46.0 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #211 | #21 |
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