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 $200 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 225W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 272mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅8.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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80.3% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌73.1% higher power demand at 225W vs 130W.
❌15.7% longer card at 272mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 225W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 272mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅8.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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80.3% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌73.1% higher power demand at 225W vs 130W.
❌15.7% longer card at 272mm vs 235mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700 XT better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 5700 XT is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon RX 5700 XT is about 80.3% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 8.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 80.3% more on MSRP for only 8.0% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Around $249 MSRP, you are saving about $200 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	130 FPS	159 FPS
medium	113 FPS	140 FPS
high	99 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	134 FPS
medium	96 FPS	108 FPS
high	81 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	81 FPS
medium	57 FPS	69 FPS
high	39 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	239 FPS	298 FPS
medium	206 FPS	250 FPS
high	164 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	176 FPS
medium	135 FPS	147 FPS
high	112 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	74 FPS	74 FPS
high	62 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	535 FPS	728 FPS
medium	428 FPS	583 FPS
high	357 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	546 FPS
medium	321 FPS	437 FPS
high	268 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	364 FPS
medium	214 FPS	291 FPS
high	178 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	467 FPS	535 FPS
medium	414 FPS	456 FPS
high	335 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	439 FPS
medium	321 FPS	376 FPS
high	236 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	265 FPS
medium	175 FPS	249 FPS
high	150 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	182 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 5700 XT

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 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the Radeon RX 5700 XT leads by 36.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	11,892	16,183+36%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	9.754 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	1905 MHz+9%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). 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 5700 XT
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
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 VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCE
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 53.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	130W-42%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W-25%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	235mm	272mm
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+27%	71.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 44.5% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 36.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 32.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).