GeForce MX570 A vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

GeForce MX570 A

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 25W instead of 130W, a 105W reduction.

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 Upscaling support instead.
  • 20.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

  • 77.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • Delivers 130.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 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

  • 420% higher power demand at 130W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than GeForce MX570 A?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 77.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 6,208 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce MX570 A is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 91.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?
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 $51 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 77.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 91.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 130.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GeForce MX570 A still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce MX570 A is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $300 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low81 FPS130 FPS
medium69 FPS113 FPS
high56 FPS99 FPS
ultra37 FPS83 FPS
1440p
low71 FPS119 FPS
medium62 FPS96 FPS
high44 FPS81 FPS
ultra28 FPS69 FPS
4K
low26 FPS64 FPS
medium24 FPS57 FPS
high16 FPS39 FPS
ultra14 FPS33 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low160 FPS239 FPS
medium129 FPS206 FPS
high99 FPS164 FPS
ultra74 FPS128 FPS
1440p
low118 FPS163 FPS
medium91 FPS135 FPS
high71 FPS112 FPS
ultra53 FPS92 FPS
4K
low68 FPS88 FPS
medium54 FPS74 FPS
high42 FPS62 FPS
ultra29 FPS49 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low279 FPS535 FPS
medium223 FPS428 FPS
high186 FPS357 FPS
ultra140 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low210 FPS401 FPS
medium168 FPS321 FPS
high140 FPS268 FPS
ultra105 FPS201 FPS
4K
low140 FPS268 FPS
medium112 FPS214 FPS
high93 FPS178 FPS
ultra70 FPS134 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low137 FPS467 FPS
medium113 FPS414 FPS
high95 FPS335 FPS
ultra80 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS372 FPS
medium86 FPS321 FPS
high73 FPS236 FPS
ultra61 FPS197 FPS
4K
low62 FPS199 FPS
medium49 FPS175 FPS
high39 FPS150 FPS
ultra30 FPS125 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX570 A scores 6,208 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 91.6%. The GeForce MX570 A is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce MX570 A) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 64 Tensor cores vs 80.

FeatureGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
6,208
11,892+92%
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.731 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock
1155 MHz
1755 MHz+52%
ROPs
40+25%
32
TMUs
64
80+25%
L1 Cache
2 MB
2.5 MB+25%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
16
20+25%
Tensor Cores
64
80+25%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX570 A is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX570 A comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
96 GB/s
224 GB/s+133%
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 135.5% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

FeatureGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
25W-81%
130W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
248.3+171%
91.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 17% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 130.9% better value.

FeatureGeForce MX570 AGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$300
$249-17%
Performance per Dollar
20.7
47.8+131%
Codename
GA107
GA106
Release
Maio 2022
January 4 2022
Ranking
#387
#224