GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 64 comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $364 CAD for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $286 CAD, $364 CAD less than the Radeon RX Vega 64 at $650 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~97% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $151 CAD above its $499 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 295W, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 64 (Ampere vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 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 Vega 64?
Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 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.