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

✅122.8% 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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

✅122.8% 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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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 Radeon Pro Vega 16?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 122.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 4,809 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, 147.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 122.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 147.3% 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 Radeon Pro Vega 16 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega 16 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. 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

Radeon Pro Vega 16 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	130 FPS	79 FPS
medium	113 FPS	68 FPS
high	99 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	70 FPS
medium	96 FPS	60 FPS
high	81 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	25 FPS
medium	57 FPS	23 FPS
high	39 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	239 FPS	111 FPS
medium	206 FPS	82 FPS
high	164 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	63 FPS
medium	135 FPS	43 FPS
high	112 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	24 FPS
medium	74 FPS	16 FPS
high	62 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	535 FPS	216 FPS
medium	428 FPS	173 FPS
high	357 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	162 FPS
medium	321 FPS	130 FPS
high	268 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	108 FPS
medium	214 FPS	87 FPS
high	178 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	467 FPS	140 FPS
medium	414 FPS	111 FPS
high	335 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	101 FPS
medium	321 FPS	81 FPS
high	236 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	60 FPS
medium	175 FPS	46 FPS
high	150 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon Pro Vega 16

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.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 4,809 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 147.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
G3D Mark Score	11,892+147%	4,809
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+150%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+269%	2.437 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+47%	1190 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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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 Radeon Pro Vega 16 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro Vega 16).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro Vega 16
TDP	130W	75W-42%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	91.5+43%	64.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).