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 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 180W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 180W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700M better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,535 vs 12,669 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 5700M is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 8GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. Radeon RX 5700M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5700M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 180W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 8GB make more sense than Radeon RX 5700M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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, lower power draw (130W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 5700M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 5700M currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	130 FPS	195 FPS
medium	113 FPS	181 FPS
high	99 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	163 FPS
medium	96 FPS	136 FPS
high	81 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	84 FPS
medium	57 FPS	71 FPS
high	39 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	245 FPS	269 FPS
medium	211 FPS	224 FPS
high	165 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	160 FPS
medium	135 FPS	131 FPS
high	112 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	86 FPS
medium	74 FPS	70 FPS
high	62 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	564 FPS	570 FPS
medium	451 FPS	456 FPS
high	376 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	428 FPS
medium	338 FPS	342 FPS
high	282 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	214 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	285 FPS
medium	226 FPS	228 FPS
high	188 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	469 FPS	432 FPS
medium	415 FPS	361 FPS
high	336 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	360 FPS
medium	326 FPS	303 FPS
high	237 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	194 FPS
medium	175 FPS	155 FPS
high	152 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	116 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon RX 5700M

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon RX 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 and the Radeon RX 5700M reaches 12,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
G3D Mark Score	12,535	12,669+1%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+15%	7.926 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+3%	1720 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700M) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	384 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 5700M's 180W — a 32.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5700M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 5700M
TDP	130W-28%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	66°C-22%	85°C
Perf/Watt	96.4+37%	70.4