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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 160), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌123.8% longer card at 235mm vs 105mm.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅49.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (160 vs 80).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 235mm, a 130mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅49.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (160 vs 80).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 235mm, a 130mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 160), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌123.8% longer card at 235mm vs 105mm.

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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU averages 49.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 25,267 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is a 2023 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 112.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack 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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 49.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 112.5% 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, RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	130 FPS	141 FPS
medium	113 FPS	122 FPS
high	99 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	113 FPS
medium	96 FPS	94 FPS
high	81 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	50 FPS
medium	57 FPS	44 FPS
high	39 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	239 FPS	370 FPS
medium	206 FPS	316 FPS
high	164 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	213 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	277 FPS
medium	135 FPS	230 FPS
high	112 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	130 FPS
medium	74 FPS	111 FPS
high	62 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	535 FPS	826 FPS
medium	428 FPS	679 FPS
high	357 FPS	612 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	538 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	628 FPS
medium	321 FPS	510 FPS
high	268 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	405 FPS
medium	214 FPS	323 FPS
high	178 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	209 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	467 FPS	287 FPS
medium	414 FPS	248 FPS
high	335 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	228 FPS
medium	321 FPS	200 FPS
high	236 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	140 FPS
medium	175 FPS	118 FPS
high	150 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	78 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,267 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 25,267 — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU leads by 112.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 80 Tensor cores vs 160.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,892	25,267+112%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	5120+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	15.82 TFLOPS+76%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+17%	1500 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	5 MB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	40+100%
Tensor Cores	80	160+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU 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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 92.9% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (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 NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 12.2% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
TDP	130W	115W-12%
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	105mm
Height	124mm	82mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	91.5	219.7+140%