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

✅12.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 241mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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43.9% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$173 MSRP

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅12.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 241mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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43.9% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$173 MSRP

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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 12.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 8,349 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX590 GME is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, 42.4% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 about 43.9% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting 12.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 42.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX590 GME 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, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX590 GME still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon RX590 GME still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME 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 $173 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	130 FPS	139 FPS
medium	113 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	122 FPS
medium	96 FPS	100 FPS
high	81 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	71 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	39 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	239 FPS	209 FPS
medium	206 FPS	179 FPS
high	164 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	143 FPS
medium	135 FPS	118 FPS
high	112 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	81 FPS
medium	74 FPS	69 FPS
high	62 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	535 FPS	376 FPS
medium	428 FPS	301 FPS
high	357 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	282 FPS
medium	321 FPS	225 FPS
high	268 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	188 FPS
medium	214 FPS	150 FPS
high	178 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	467 FPS	376 FPS
medium	414 FPS	301 FPS
high	335 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	282 FPS
medium	321 FPS	225 FPS
high	236 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	176 FPS
medium	175 FPS	138 FPS
high	150 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX590 GME

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 RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 8,349 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 42.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	11,892+42%	8,349
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+26%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+14%	1545 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+346%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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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 RX590 GME relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
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 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	130W-26%	175W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	235mm	241mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+92%	47.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 30.5% less ($76 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).