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).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4500 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅50.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅130% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 80).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

RTX A4500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅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).

Why buy it

✅50.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅130% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 80).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4500 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A4500 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. RTX A4500 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 50.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 39.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, 184 vs 80 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 A4500 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 50.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 39.7% 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 A4500 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.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than RTX A4500 Mobile?

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 RTX A4500 Mobile. The trade-off is that RTX A4500 Mobile currently gives you 39.7% higher G3D Mark and 50.9% more 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

RTX A4500 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	130 FPS	166 FPS
medium	113 FPS	148 FPS
high	99 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	146 FPS
medium	96 FPS	124 FPS
high	81 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	70 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	39 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	239 FPS	354 FPS
medium	206 FPS	306 FPS
high	164 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	250 FPS
medium	135 FPS	206 FPS
high	112 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	127 FPS
medium	74 FPS	108 FPS
high	62 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	72 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	535 FPS	748 FPS
medium	428 FPS	598 FPS
high	357 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	374 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	561 FPS
medium	321 FPS	449 FPS
high	268 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	374 FPS
medium	214 FPS	299 FPS
high	178 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	467 FPS	282 FPS
medium	414 FPS	246 FPS
high	335 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	216 FPS
medium	321 FPS	193 FPS
high	236 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	131 FPS
medium	175 FPS	112 FPS
high	150 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and RTX A4500 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 A4500 Mobile

The RTX A4500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,613 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the RTX A4500 Mobile's 16,613 — the RTX A4500 Mobile leads by 39.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the RTX A4500 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Mobile). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 17.66 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Mobile) with 80 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	11,892	16,613+40%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	17.66 TFLOPS+97%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+17%	1500 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	184+130%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	5.8 MB+132%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	46+130%
Tensor Cores	80	184+130%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4500 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
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 A4500 Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX A4500 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (RTX A4500 Mobile) — the RTX A4500 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4500 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 (RTX A4500 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4500 Mobile
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
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 RTX A4500 Mobile's 140W — a 7.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (RTX A4500 Mobile). 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 A4500 Mobile
TDP	130W-7%	140W
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-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	118.7+30%