GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

8 GB 130

11,892

+102.9%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

Intel Arc Pro A30M

4 GB 50

5,862

0.0%

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 RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅90.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W 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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅90.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 90.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel Arc Pro A30M 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 102.9% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 90.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 102.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Intel Arc Pro A30M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M 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 an unclear 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	130 FPS	101 FPS
medium	113 FPS	90 FPS
high	99 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	92 FPS
medium	96 FPS	78 FPS
high	81 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	46 FPS
medium	57 FPS	43 FPS
high	39 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	239 FPS	143 FPS
medium	206 FPS	105 FPS
high	164 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	92 FPS
medium	135 FPS	61 FPS
high	112 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	42 FPS
medium	74 FPS	31 FPS
high	62 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	535 FPS	264 FPS
medium	428 FPS	211 FPS
high	357 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	198 FPS
medium	321 FPS	158 FPS
high	268 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	132 FPS
medium	214 FPS	106 FPS
high	178 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	467 FPS	264 FPS
medium	414 FPS	211 FPS
high	335 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	198 FPS
medium	321 FPS	158 FPS
high	236 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	100 FPS
medium	175 FPS	77 FPS
high	150 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Intel Arc Pro A30M

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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 102.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score	11,892+103%	5,862
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.7
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+150%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+119%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2000 MHz+14%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20+150%	8

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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 Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Intel Arc Pro A30M
TDP	130W	50W-62%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	—
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.5	117.2+28%