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

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 211.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm 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.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 211.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 55.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 780 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm 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 $250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 55.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 211.2%. Radeon RX 780 is the newer 2024 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 RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $499 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 55.3% higher G3D Mark and 1.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 211.2%.

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 RX 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	130 FPS	125 FPS
medium	113 FPS	114 FPS
high	99 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	108 FPS
medium	96 FPS	92 FPS
high	81 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	59 FPS
medium	57 FPS	51 FPS
high	39 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	239 FPS	345 FPS
medium	206 FPS	276 FPS
high	164 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	258 FPS
medium	135 FPS	207 FPS
high	112 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	160 FPS
medium	74 FPS	135 FPS
high	62 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	535 FPS	345 FPS
medium	428 FPS	276 FPS
high	357 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	258 FPS
medium	321 FPS	207 FPS
high	268 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	172 FPS
medium	214 FPS	138 FPS
high	178 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	467 FPS	323 FPS
medium	414 FPS	260 FPS
high	335 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	243 FPS
medium	321 FPS	203 FPS
high	236 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	144 FPS
medium	175 FPS	126 FPS
high	150 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	85 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX 780

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 RX 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 55.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	11,892+55%	7,658
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+299%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2335 MHz+33%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	240+200%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+233%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	60+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 780 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 32.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 780
TDP	130W-28%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	—
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+115%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 50.1% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 212.4% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).