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

✅13.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 74% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 27.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 235mm instead of 240mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,443).

Radeon PRO W7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+38.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon PRO W7600

2023

Why buy it

✅13.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 74% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 27.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 235mm instead of 240mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+38.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,443).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon PRO W7600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 38.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon PRO W7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 38.3% 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is about $350 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 13.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (11,892 vs 16,443). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 74%. Radeon PRO W7600 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon PRO W7600 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7600 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 OEM currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (11,892 vs 16,443) and 13.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 74%.

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 W7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	130 FPS	129 FPS
medium	113 FPS	112 FPS
high	99 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	106 FPS
medium	96 FPS	87 FPS
high	81 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	49 FPS
medium	57 FPS	42 FPS
high	39 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	239 FPS	172 FPS
medium	206 FPS	143 FPS
high	164 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	120 FPS
medium	135 FPS	96 FPS
high	112 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	66 FPS
medium	74 FPS	54 FPS
high	62 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	535 FPS	740 FPS
medium	428 FPS	592 FPS
high	357 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	370 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	555 FPS
medium	321 FPS	444 FPS
high	268 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	370 FPS
medium	214 FPS	296 FPS
high	178 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	185 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	467 FPS	244 FPS
medium	414 FPS	210 FPS
high	335 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	187 FPS
medium	321 FPS	164 FPS
high	236 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	102 FPS
medium	175 FPS	84 FPS
high	150 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	54 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 W7600

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 W7600

The Radeon PRO W7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2440 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,443 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon PRO W7600's 16,443 — the Radeon PRO W7600 leads by 38.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W7600). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2440 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
G3D Mark Score	11,892	16,443+38%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2440 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	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 PRO W7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
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 W7600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7600). 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 W7600
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 W7600). 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 W7600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
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 W7600's 130W — a 0% difference. The Radeon PRO W7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W7600
TDP	130W	130W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	240mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	126.5+38%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7600 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 27.5 (Radeon PRO W7600) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 73.8% better value. The Radeon PRO W7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).