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 $500 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 304mm, a 69mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅124.1% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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200.8% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌29.4% longer card at 304mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 304mm, a 69mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅124.1% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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200.8% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌29.4% longer card at 304mm vs 235mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti averages 124.1% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 32,587 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, 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 5070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022, 174.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 5070 Ti is about 200.8% more expensive on MSRP at $749 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 124.1% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 174.0% 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 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	130 FPS	227 FPS
medium	113 FPS	213 FPS
high	99 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	201 FPS
medium	96 FPS	170 FPS
high	81 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	136 FPS
medium	57 FPS	115 FPS
high	39 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	239 FPS	719 FPS
medium	206 FPS	583 FPS
high	164 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	540 FPS
medium	135 FPS	441 FPS
high	112 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	259 FPS
medium	74 FPS	214 FPS
high	62 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	535 FPS	939 FPS
medium	428 FPS	757 FPS
high	357 FPS	670 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	727 FPS
medium	321 FPS	585 FPS
high	268 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	434 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	503 FPS
medium	214 FPS	409 FPS
high	178 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	467 FPS	889 FPS
medium	414 FPS	769 FPS
high	335 FPS	680 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	697 FPS
medium	321 FPS	592 FPS
high	236 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	486 FPS
medium	175 FPS	420 FPS
high	150 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	337 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 5070 Ti

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 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by 174%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 80 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	11,892	32,587+174%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	8960+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	43.94 TFLOPS+389%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2452 MHz+40%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	280+250%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	8.8 MB+252%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	70+250%
Tensor Cores	80	280+250%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5070 Ti has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	896 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
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 NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 235mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	130W-57%	300W
Recommended PSU	450W-40%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	235mm	304mm
Height	124mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-15%	88 C
Perf/Watt	91.5	108.6+19%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 66.8% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 9.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).