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 $20 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 165W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 240mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,581).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7600 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+39.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 29.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌26.9% higher power demand at 165W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 165W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 240mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+39.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 29.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 16,581).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7600 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌26.9% higher power demand at 165W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39.4% higher PassMark G3D performance. 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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 39.4% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm 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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is about 8.0% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 39.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 29.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $249 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7600 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	130 FPS	168 FPS
medium	113 FPS	149 FPS
high	99 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	140 FPS
medium	96 FPS	114 FPS
high	81 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	85 FPS
medium	57 FPS	72 FPS
high	39 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	239 FPS	414 FPS
medium	206 FPS	349 FPS
high	164 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	241 FPS
medium	135 FPS	205 FPS
high	112 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	109 FPS
medium	74 FPS	91 FPS
high	62 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	535 FPS	746 FPS
medium	428 FPS	597 FPS
high	357 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	560 FPS
medium	321 FPS	448 FPS
high	268 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	373 FPS
medium	214 FPS	298 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	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	467 FPS	604 FPS
medium	414 FPS	517 FPS
high	335 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	468 FPS
medium	321 FPS	397 FPS
high	236 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	293 FPS
medium	175 FPS	271 FPS
high	150 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX 7600

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.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 39.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	11,892	16,581+39%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+142%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2655 MHz+51%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	32+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 GeForce RTX 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
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 Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 23.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	130W-21%	165W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	235mm	240mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	100.5+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 7.4% less ($20 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 28.9% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).