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

✅95.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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39.1% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌18.2% higher power demand at 130W vs 110W.
❌30.6% longer card at 235mm vs 180mm.

Radeon RX 5500

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 110W instead of 130W, a 20W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 235mm, a 55mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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 FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 5500

2019

Why buy it

✅95.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 110W instead of 130W, a 20W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 235mm, a 55mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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39.1% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌18.2% higher power demand at 130W vs 110W.
❌30.6% longer card at 235mm vs 180mm.

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 FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon RX 5500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 95.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 8,837 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 5500 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2019, 34.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 about 39.1% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 95.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 34.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5500 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 3050 OEM is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5500 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5500 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 $179 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	130 FPS	84 FPS
medium	113 FPS	72 FPS
high	99 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	74 FPS
medium	96 FPS	64 FPS
high	81 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	28 FPS
medium	57 FPS	27 FPS
high	39 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	239 FPS	106 FPS
medium	206 FPS	74 FPS
high	164 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	73 FPS
medium	135 FPS	45 FPS
high	112 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	34 FPS
medium	74 FPS	24 FPS
high	62 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	535 FPS	349 FPS
medium	428 FPS	304 FPS
high	357 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	285 FPS
medium	321 FPS	239 FPS
high	268 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	176 FPS
medium	214 FPS	151 FPS
high	178 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	74 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	467 FPS	140 FPS
medium	414 FPS	113 FPS
high	335 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	103 FPS
medium	321 FPS	85 FPS
high	236 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	60 FPS
medium	175 FPS	48 FPS
high	150 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX 5500

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 RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 5500's 8,837 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 34.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
G3D Mark Score	11,892+35%	8,837
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+82%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+73%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	1845 MHz+5%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	88+10%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5500 is support for FSR 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 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5500 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 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 16.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5500
TDP	130W	110W-15%
Recommended PSU	450W	450W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	235mm	180mm
Height	124mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+14%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 28.1% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 49.4 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 3.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).