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 $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 355W, a 225W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 287mm, a 52mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 XTX across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅123.4% more average FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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301.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.3 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌173.1% higher power demand at 355W vs 130W.
❌22.1% longer card at 287mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 355W, a 225W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 287mm, a 52mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅123.4% more average FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 XTX across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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301.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.3 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌173.1% higher power demand at 355W vs 130W.
❌22.1% longer card at 287mm vs 235mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900 XTX better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XTX is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7900 XTX averages 123.4% more FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,285 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a 2022 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 163.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 8 GB, 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX is about 301.2% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 123.4% more estimated average FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data and 163.1% 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 RX 7900 XTX 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 RX 7900 XTX 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 RX 7900 XTX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	130 FPS	263 FPS
medium	113 FPS	244 FPS
high	99 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	246 FPS
medium	96 FPS	205 FPS
high	81 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	174 FPS
medium	57 FPS	145 FPS
high	39 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	239 FPS	871 FPS
medium	206 FPS	683 FPS
high	164 FPS	524 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	677 FPS
medium	135 FPS	546 FPS
high	112 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	373 FPS
medium	74 FPS	307 FPS
high	62 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	535 FPS	945 FPS
medium	428 FPS	775 FPS
high	357 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	714 FPS
medium	321 FPS	587 FPS
high	268 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	501 FPS
medium	214 FPS	414 FPS
high	178 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	295 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	467 FPS	951 FPS
medium	414 FPS	805 FPS
high	335 FPS	718 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	626 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	718 FPS
medium	321 FPS	607 FPS
high	236 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	459 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	507 FPS
medium	175 FPS	439 FPS
high	150 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	339 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 7900 XTX

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 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 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 RX 7900 XTX's 31,285 — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads by 163.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	11,892	31,285+163%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	6144+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	61.39 TFLOPS+583%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2498 MHz+42%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	80	384+380%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	3 MB+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	96+380%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 7900 XTX has 24 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 328.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	960 GB/s+329%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). 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 7900 XTX
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
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 AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 92.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 287mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	130W-63%	355W
Recommended PSU	450W-44%	800W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	235mm	287mm
Height	124mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	68°C-9%
Perf/Watt	91.5+4%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 31.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 52.7% better value.