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 $950 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 320W, a 190W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 310mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 34,445).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅+189.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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381.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 320W vs 130W.
❌31.9% longer card at 310mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $950 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 320W, a 190W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 310mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+189.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 34,445).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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381.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 320W vs 130W.
❌31.9% longer card at 310mm vs 235mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 34,445 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4080 is a 2022 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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?

GeForce RTX 4080 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 189.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (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?

GeForce RTX 4080 is about 381.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,199 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 189.6% 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, GeForce RTX 4080 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, GeForce RTX 4080 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

GeForce RTX 4080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	130 FPS	276 FPS
medium	113 FPS	265 FPS
high	99 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	252 FPS
medium	96 FPS	214 FPS
high	81 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	147 FPS
medium	57 FPS	123 FPS
high	39 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	239 FPS	818 FPS
medium	206 FPS	665 FPS
high	164 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	617 FPS
medium	135 FPS	512 FPS
high	112 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	335 FPS
medium	74 FPS	287 FPS
high	62 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	221 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	535 FPS	999 FPS
medium	428 FPS	999 FPS
high	357 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	775 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	988 FPS
medium	321 FPS	902 FPS
high	268 FPS	775 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	581 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	580 FPS
medium	214 FPS	504 FPS
high	178 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	388 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	467 FPS	999 FPS
medium	414 FPS	963 FPS
high	335 FPS	830 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	737 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	793 FPS
medium	321 FPS	690 FPS
high	236 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	567 FPS
medium	175 FPS	502 FPS
high	150 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	382 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and GeForce RTX 4080

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.

GeForce RTX 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the GeForce RTX 4080's 34,445 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 189.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 76 (GeForce RTX 4080) with 80 Tensor cores vs 304.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
G3D Mark Score	11,892	34,445+190%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	9728+280%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	48.74 TFLOPS+442%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2505 MHz+43%
ROPs	32	112+250%
TMUs	80	304+280%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	9.5 MB+280%
L2 Cache	2 MB	64 MB+3100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	76+280%
Tensor Cores	80	304+280%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 is support for DLSS 3.5 + 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) — a 228.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 4080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	736 GB/s+229%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	64 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
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 NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
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 GeForce RTX 4080's 320W — a 84.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 4080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 310mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4080
TDP	130W-59%	320W
Recommended PSU	450W-40%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	235mm	310mm
Height	124mm	140mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	91.5	107.6+18%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 79.2% less ($950 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 66.6% better value.