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 $750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 171.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 205W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅9.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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301.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌57.7% higher power demand at 205W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 171.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 205W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅9.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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301.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌57.7% higher power demand at 205W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5700X better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 47.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon Pro W5700X is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon Pro W5700X is about 301.2% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 9.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 47.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 301.2% more on MSRP for only 9.4% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Around $249 MSRP, you are saving about $750 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Pro W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	130 FPS	198 FPS
medium	113 FPS	182 FPS
high	99 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	183 FPS
medium	96 FPS	153 FPS
high	81 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	115 FPS
medium	57 FPS	96 FPS
high	39 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	239 FPS	254 FPS
medium	206 FPS	213 FPS
high	164 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	164 FPS
medium	135 FPS	139 FPS
high	112 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	81 FPS
medium	74 FPS	69 FPS
high	62 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	535 FPS	778 FPS
medium	428 FPS	624 FPS
high	357 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	594 FPS
medium	321 FPS	475 FPS
high	268 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	396 FPS
medium	214 FPS	314 FPS
high	178 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	467 FPS	390 FPS
medium	414 FPS	341 FPS
high	335 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	316 FPS
medium	321 FPS	276 FPS
high	236 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	197 FPS
medium	175 FPS	182 FPS
high	150 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon Pro W5700X

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 Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 47.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	11,892	17,591+48%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	9.4 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2040 MHz+16%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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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 Pro W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 44.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	130W-37%	205W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	305mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+7%	85.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 75.1% less ($750 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 171.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).