GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 113.3% 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

  • 766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W 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.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 113.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 9,558 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 2020 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 2020, 24.4% 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 113.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 24.4% 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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low130 FPS83 FPS
medium113 FPS72 FPS
high99 FPS59 FPS
ultra83 FPS39 FPS
1440p
low119 FPS73 FPS
medium96 FPS63 FPS
high81 FPS47 FPS
ultra69 FPS30 FPS
4K
low64 FPS27 FPS
medium57 FPS25 FPS
high39 FPS17 FPS
ultra33 FPS15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low239 FPS114 FPS
medium206 FPS80 FPS
high164 FPS54 FPS
ultra128 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low163 FPS76 FPS
medium135 FPS46 FPS
high112 FPS34 FPS
ultra92 FPS25 FPS
4K
low88 FPS36 FPS
medium74 FPS24 FPS
high62 FPS19 FPS
ultra49 FPS14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low535 FPS299 FPS
medium428 FPS258 FPS
high357 FPS191 FPS
ultra268 FPS154 FPS
1440p
low401 FPS222 FPS
medium321 FPS198 FPS
high268 FPS154 FPS
ultra201 FPS118 FPS
4K
low268 FPS134 FPS
medium214 FPS116 FPS
high178 FPS78 FPS
ultra134 FPS51 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low467 FPS134 FPS
medium414 FPS105 FPS
high335 FPS88 FPS
ultra268 FPS74 FPS
1440p
low372 FPS100 FPS
medium321 FPS79 FPS
high236 FPS66 FPS
ultra197 FPS55 FPS
4K
low199 FPS58 FPS
medium175 FPS46 FPS
high150 FPS37 FPS
ultra125 FPS28 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 9,558 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 24.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
G3D Mark Score
11,892+24%
9,558
Architecture
Ampere
Vega
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2560+400%
512
Boost Clock
1755 MHz
2100 MHz+20%

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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
DirectX
12.2
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). 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 Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
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 Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
TDP
130W
15W-88%
Recommended PSU
450W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
235mm
0mm
Height
124mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
91.5
637.2+596%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
MSRP
$249
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
47.8
Infinity
Codename
GA106
Vega
Release
January 4 2022
January 7 2020
Ranking
#224
#545