RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 73.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+73.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-73.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $1,450 for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, it costs 90% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 456.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+456.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation scores 20,669 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation leads by 73.8%. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 192 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,669+74% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+140% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+113% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1755 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+140% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+140% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+140% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 192+140% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 25% advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 ECC | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 280 GB/s+25% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 160-bit+25% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 60% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-46% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 450W-40% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 235mm |
| Height | 111mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 295.3+223% | 91.5 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1450, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 89.7% less ($1300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.3 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 454.5% better value. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $249-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1450 | $150-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3 | 79.3+455% |
| Codename | AD104 | GA106 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #71 | #224 |
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