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).
✅Draws 130W instead of 250W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅52.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 250W, a 120W reduction.

Why buy it

✅52.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 52.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 400 vs 80 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 52.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (11,153 vs 11,892). 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	130 FPS	178 FPS
medium	113 FPS	153 FPS
high	99 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	144 FPS
medium	96 FPS	118 FPS
high	81 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	70 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	39 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	239 FPS	502 FPS
medium	206 FPS	402 FPS
high	164 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	376 FPS
medium	135 FPS	301 FPS
high	112 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	251 FPS
medium	74 FPS	201 FPS
high	62 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	125 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	535 FPS	502 FPS
medium	428 FPS	402 FPS
high	357 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	376 FPS
medium	321 FPS	301 FPS
high	268 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	251 FPS
medium	214 FPS	201 FPS
high	178 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	125 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	467 FPS	389 FPS
medium	414 FPS	346 FPS
high	335 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	283 FPS
medium	321 FPS	257 FPS
high	236 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	188 FPS
medium	175 FPS	163 FPS
high	150 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	101 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 11,153 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 6.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12,800 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 100 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 80 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,892+7%	11,153
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	12800+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+626%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2550 MHz+45%
ROPs	32	176+450%
TMUs	80	400+400%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	12.5 MB+400%
L2 Cache	2 MB	72 MB+3500%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	100+400%
Tensor Cores	80	400+400%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 72 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+75%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	72 MB+3500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 250W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
TDP	130W-48%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+105%	44.6