RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

207%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

183%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

176%

#22

RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

159%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

153%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% 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	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile scores 11,162 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 6.5%. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 8.294 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2025 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 64 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	11,162	11,892+7%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.294 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	2025 MHz+15%	1755 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	2 MB	2.5 MB+25%
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	16	20+25%
Tensor Cores	64	80+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	224 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 115.2% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	35W-73%	130W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	318.9+249%	91.5