GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
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
Performance Per Dollar RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
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 12.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| 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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
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.
RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 26 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,162 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 11,162 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 12.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,048 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8.294 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2025 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 16 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) with 80 Tensor cores vs 64.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+12% | 11,162 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+10% | 8.294 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2025 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+25% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20+25% | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 80+25% | 64 |
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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+75% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 (12_2) (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 35W — a 115.2% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 35W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-18% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 318.9+231% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | AD107 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | February 26 2024 |
| Ranking | #211 | #254 |
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