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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,050 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 117% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅66.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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421.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,050 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 117% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅66.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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421.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon AI PRO R9700 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon AI PRO R9700 averages 66.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,589 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon AI PRO R9700 is a 2025 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022, 140.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is about 421.7% more expensive on MSRP at $1,299 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 66.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 140.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $249 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon AI PRO R9700 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Radeon AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	130 FPS	222 FPS
medium	113 FPS	206 FPS
high	99 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	201 FPS
medium	96 FPS	170 FPS
high	81 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	136 FPS
medium	57 FPS	115 FPS
high	39 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	239 FPS	572 FPS
medium	206 FPS	452 FPS
high	164 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	405 FPS
medium	135 FPS	324 FPS
high	112 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	205 FPS
medium	74 FPS	170 FPS
high	62 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	535 FPS	911 FPS
medium	428 FPS	755 FPS
high	357 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	701 FPS
medium	321 FPS	576 FPS
high	268 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	492 FPS
medium	214 FPS	406 FPS
high	178 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	467 FPS	812 FPS
medium	414 FPS	706 FPS
high	335 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	639 FPS
medium	321 FPS	555 FPS
high	236 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	426 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	424 FPS
medium	175 FPS	376 FPS
high	150 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	297 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon AI PRO R9700

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.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 140.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 80 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
G3D Mark Score	11,892	28,589+140%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560	4096+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+432%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2920 MHz+66%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	80	256+220%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	64+220%
Tensor Cores	80	128+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 5.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon AI PRO R9700
TDP	130W-57%	300W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	267mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	95.3+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 80.8% less ($1050 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 22.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 117.3% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).