GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the clear winner, offering 5.9% better value than Radeon RX 7800 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 236% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $958 AUD for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is dramatically faster, around 236% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $374 AUD, $958 AUD less than the Radeon RX 7800 XT at $1,333 AUD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~6% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $125 AUD above its $249 AUD MSRP. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $834 AUD above its $499 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 263W. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 263W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 7800 XT carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 7800 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 7800 XT worth the extra $958 AUD over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the Radeon RX 7800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 120✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 1,800 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,430 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 624 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 263 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Aug 2023 |