GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX Vega 5
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 432% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 5.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+432%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-432%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Vega 5
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 Vega 5
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon RX Vega 5's 2,356 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 432%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 5 uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+432% | 2,356 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Vega |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+700% | 320 |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+27% | 1400 MHz |
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 Vega 5 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 5 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX Vega 5's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 157.1+63% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($209 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA106 | Vega |
| Release | January 4 2022 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #211 | #716 |
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