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

✅Costs $862 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Delivers 172.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 235mm instead of 241mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 across 17 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 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅49.9% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅140% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 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.
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346.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,111 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.5 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $862 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Delivers 172.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 235mm instead of 241mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅49.9% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅140% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 80).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 across 17 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 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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346.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,111 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.5 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A4000 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. RTX A4000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 49.9% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data, 63.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, 192 vs 80 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 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 A4000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 63.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 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 A4000 is about 346.2% more expensive on MSRP at $1,111 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 49.9% more estimated average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data and 63.7% 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 A4000 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 A4000?

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 newer architecture and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX A4000. The trade-off is that RTX A4000 currently gives you 63.7% higher G3D Mark and 49.9% more estimated average FPS across 17 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 A4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
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 A4000
1080p
low	239 FPS	261 FPS
medium	206 FPS	219 FPS
high	164 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	187 FPS
medium	135 FPS	150 FPS
high	112 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	95 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	62 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
1080p
low	535 FPS	873 FPS
medium	428 FPS	701 FPS
high	357 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	657 FPS
medium	321 FPS	526 FPS
high	268 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	438 FPS
medium	214 FPS	350 FPS
high	178 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
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	217 FPS
medium	321 FPS	193 FPS
high	236 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	132 FPS
medium	175 FPS	113 FPS
high	150 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	73 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and RTX A4000

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 A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the RTX A4000's 19,463 — the RTX A4000 leads by 63.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 80 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
G3D Mark Score	11,892	19,463+64%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	6144+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+113%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+13%	1560 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	192+140%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	6 MB+140%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	48+140%
Tensor Cores	80	192+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
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 A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 100% advantage for the RTX A4000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000) — the RTX A4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
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 A4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). 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 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
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,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the RTX A4000'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 A4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	RTX A4000
TDP	130W-7%	140W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	241mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	139.0+52%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 77.6% less ($862 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 173.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).