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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌18.2% higher power demand at 130W vs 110W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅71.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 110W instead of 130W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅71.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 110W instead of 130W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌18.2% higher power demand at 130W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile averages 71.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,167 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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?

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 86.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 71.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 86.4% 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, RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 $249 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	130 FPS	163 FPS
medium	113 FPS	150 FPS
high	99 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	138 FPS
medium	96 FPS	115 FPS
high	81 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	80 FPS
medium	57 FPS	68 FPS
high	39 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	239 FPS	422 FPS
medium	206 FPS	365 FPS
high	164 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	326 FPS
medium	135 FPS	272 FPS
high	112 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	179 FPS
medium	74 FPS	155 FPS
high	62 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	108 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	535 FPS	870 FPS
medium	428 FPS	712 FPS
high	357 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	691 FPS
medium	321 FPS	561 FPS
high	268 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	470 FPS
medium	214 FPS	383 FPS
high	178 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	467 FPS	459 FPS
medium	414 FPS	408 FPS
high	335 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	302 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	381 FPS
medium	321 FPS	340 FPS
high	236 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	244 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	242 FPS
medium	175 FPS	221 FPS
high	150 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	163 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

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.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 22,167 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile leads by 86.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 58 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 80 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
G3D Mark Score	11,892	22,167+86%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	7424+190%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS+175%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+5%	1665 MHz
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	80	232+190%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	7.3 MB+192%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	58+190%
Tensor Cores	80	232+190%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is support for DLSS 3.5 + 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has 12 GB. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 92.9% advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	432 GB/s+93%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 110W — a 16.7% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
TDP	130W	110W-15%
Recommended PSU	450W	150W-67%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	201.5+120%