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 $7,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1688.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 20,023).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅+68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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2912% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1688.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 20,023).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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2912% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

Quick Answers

So, is L40S better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. L40S is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

L40S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 68.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack 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?

L40S is about 2912.0% more expensive on MSRP at $7,500 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 68.4% 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, L40S 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, L40S 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

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
1080p
low	130 FPS	287 FPS
medium	113 FPS	256 FPS
high	99 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	256 FPS
medium	96 FPS	214 FPS
high	81 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	117 FPS
medium	57 FPS	98 FPS
high	39 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open L40S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
1080p
low	239 FPS	784 FPS
medium	206 FPS	629 FPS
high	164 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	646 FPS
medium	135 FPS	528 FPS
high	112 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	338 FPS
medium	74 FPS	273 FPS
high	62 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	201 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
1080p
low	535 FPS	901 FPS
medium	428 FPS	721 FPS
high	357 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	676 FPS
medium	321 FPS	541 FPS
high	268 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	451 FPS
medium	214 FPS	360 FPS
high	178 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
1080p
low	467 FPS	483 FPS
medium	414 FPS	422 FPS
high	335 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	345 FPS
medium	321 FPS	312 FPS
high	236 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	224 FPS
medium	175 FPS	193 FPS
high	150 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and L40S

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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the L40S's 20,023 — the L40S leads by 68.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 142 (L40S) with 80 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
G3D Mark Score	11,892	20,023+68%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	18176+610%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+919%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2520 MHz+44%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	80	568+610%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	17.8 MB+612%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	142+610%
Tensor Cores	80	568+610%

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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 L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
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 L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 328.6% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	960 GB/s+329%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 (L40S). 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,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
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,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the L40S's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	L40S
TDP	130W-57%	300W
Recommended PSU	450W-44%	800W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	235mm	267mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+37%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the L40S launched at $7500. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 96.7% less ($7251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1670.4% better value.