GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 comes out significantly faster β€” about 31% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
Β£180
Perf Index
13%
Value Score
0.072
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP130W
Price
Awaiting Data
Perf Index
17%
Value Score
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VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP180W

Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

At 130W against 180W, 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 3 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (Ampere vs RDNA), 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 5700 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 5700?

The Radeon RX 5700 is the faster card by about 31%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster, roughly 31% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 5700?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.