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 $180 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 31.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7500 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 70W.

Radeon PRO W7500

2023

Why buy it

✅12.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 70W instead of 130W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 216mm instead of 235mm, a 19mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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72.3% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon PRO W7500

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 31.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅12.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 70W instead of 130W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 216mm instead of 235mm, a 19mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7500 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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72.3% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7500 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7500 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 12.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.8% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon PRO W7500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 11.8% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 6nm process instead of 8nm. 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 W7500 is about 72.3% more expensive on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 12.1% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.8% 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 PRO W7500 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 PRO W7500 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 PRO W7500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	130 FPS	136 FPS
medium	113 FPS	119 FPS
high	99 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	122 FPS
medium	96 FPS	101 FPS
high	81 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	66 FPS
medium	57 FPS	58 FPS
high	39 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	239 FPS	339 FPS
medium	206 FPS	284 FPS
high	164 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	212 FPS
medium	135 FPS	179 FPS
high	112 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	99 FPS
medium	74 FPS	83 FPS
high	62 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	535 FPS	598 FPS
medium	428 FPS	479 FPS
high	357 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	414 FPS
medium	321 FPS	356 FPS
high	268 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	299 FPS
medium	214 FPS	239 FPS
high	178 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	141 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	467 FPS	522 FPS
medium	414 FPS	453 FPS
high	335 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	425 FPS
medium	321 FPS	359 FPS
high	236 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	267 FPS
medium	175 FPS	239 FPS
high	150 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	150 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 W7500

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 W7500

The Radeon PRO W7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,298 points. Launch price was $429.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon PRO W7500's 13,298 — the Radeon PRO W7500 leads by 11.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7500 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W7500). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.19 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7500). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1700 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W7500) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
G3D Mark Score	11,892	13,298+12%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	12.19 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+3%	1700 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	28+40%

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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 W7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
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 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
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 PRO W7500's 70W — a 60% difference. The Radeon PRO W7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 216mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7500
TDP	130W	70W-46%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	216mm
Height	124mm	115mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	190.0+108%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7500 launched at $429. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 42% less ($180 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 31.0 (Radeon PRO W7500) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 54.2% better value. The Radeon PRO W7500 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).