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

✅116.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 32.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,000).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌136.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅+34.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 130W, a 75W 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 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅116.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 32.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅+34.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 130W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,000).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌136.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 55W.

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 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 8060S better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 8060S is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 116.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,000 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 8060S is a 2025 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 8nm process instead of Unknown node. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 8060S is about 100.8% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 34.5% 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, Radeon RX 8060S 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.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Radeon RX 8060S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 8060S. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 8060S currently gives you 34.5% higher G3D Mark and 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 8060S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	130 FPS	69 FPS
medium	113 FPS	60 FPS
high	99 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	56 FPS
medium	96 FPS	49 FPS
high	81 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	24 FPS
medium	57 FPS	22 FPS
high	39 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	239 FPS	124 FPS
medium	206 FPS	87 FPS
high	164 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	82 FPS
medium	135 FPS	50 FPS
high	112 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	39 FPS
medium	74 FPS	26 FPS
high	62 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	535 FPS	263 FPS
medium	428 FPS	224 FPS
high	357 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	202 FPS
medium	321 FPS	177 FPS
high	268 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	125 FPS
medium	214 FPS	107 FPS
high	178 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	45 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	467 FPS	123 FPS
medium	414 FPS	92 FPS
high	335 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	93 FPS
medium	321 FPS	71 FPS
high	236 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	58 FPS
medium	175 FPS	44 FPS
high	150 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	26 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 8060S

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 8060S

The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 16,000 — the Radeon RX 8060S leads by 34.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
G3D Mark Score	11,892	16,000+35%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Shading Units	2560+6300%	40
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2900 MHz+65%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 8060S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 8060S. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	256 GB/s (Max)+14%
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.5
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 55W — a 81.1% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 8060S
TDP	130W	55W-58%
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	290.9+218%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 50.2% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 49.4% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).