AMD Radeon RX 570X vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Comparison

The data in this FACT PACK is unequivocal: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is in a completely different performance class than the AMD Radeon RX 570X. Across every shared benchmark, the RTX 3050 OEM wins decisively, with the gap ranging from a substantial 29.7% lead in 2D tests to a staggering 516.6% lead in the primary 3D benchmark. The RX 570X, while holding a slightly above-average percentile rank among all GPUs at 55, is simply outclassed by the newer Ampere architecture. The RTX 3050 OEM is the clear choice for any task requiring modern rendering features or high-fidelity gaming, while the RX 570X's only theoretical advantage lies in its lower power draw and older, less demanding platform requirements.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the definitive winner for any user seeking graphics performance. Its average benchmark score of 15199 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, significantly ahead of the RX 570X's average score of 13871, which sits in the 55th percentile. This is not a close contest; the RTX 3050 OEM's lead is driven by its modern architecture and feature set.

The AMD Radeon RX 570X is a legacy product from the Polaris generation. Its performance, as captured by the Passmark G3D score of 1923, is a fraction of the RTX 3050 OEM's 11857 in the same test. This makes the RX 570X unsuitable for modern, demanding 3D applications. The data suggests it should only be considered for basic display output or legacy system upgrades where the RTX 3050 OEM's higher power and PCIe 4.0 requirements are a concern. For virtually every other use case, especially gaming or content creation, the RTX 3050 OEM is the only rational choice based on the available evidence.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent fundamentally different eras of GPU design. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process at Samsung, packing 12,000 million transistors into a 276 mm² die. In contrast, the AMD Radeon RX 570X relies on the older GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with only 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. This difference in process technology and transistor count is the root cause of the performance disparity.

The RTX 3050 OEM's feature set is where the generational gap becomes most apparent. It includes 18 RT cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and 72 tensor cores for AI-accelerated workloads, features entirely absent from the RX 570X. This is reflected in their API support: the RTX 3050 OEM supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the RX 570X is limited to DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3. The RTX 3050 OEM also has a higher transistor density of 43.5M / mm² compared to the RX 570X's 24.6M / mm², highlighting the efficiency of the newer manufacturing process.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results paint a stark picture of the performance hierarchy. In the three tests where both cards have data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM wins all of them.

The most significant victory is in the Passmark G3D test, the primary indicator of gaming and 3D rendering performance. The RTX 3050 OEM scores 11857, a massive 516.6% improvement over the RX 570X's 1923. This is not a marginal win; it represents a complete generational leap in capability. This single result unequivocally demonstrates that the RX 570X cannot handle modern 3D workloads at playable performance levels.

The gap, while smaller, remains decisive in other areas. In the Geekbench OpenCL compute test, the RTX 3050 OEM scores 60740, which is 56% higher than the RX 570X's 38939. This indicates a significant advantage in general-purpose computing tasks. Even in the Passmark G2D test, which measures 2D desktop and video performance, the RTX 3050 OEM leads with a score of 973 versus the RX 570X's 750, a 29.7% advantage. While 2D performance is rarely a bottleneck, this demonstrates that the RTX 3050 OEM is superior in all measurable aspects.

Specification Differences

The specification tables reveal several key differences that explain the performance gap, beyond just the architectural changes.

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM | AMD Radeon RX 570X |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |

| Transistors | 12,000 million | 5,700 million |

| Die Size | 276 mm² | 232 mm² |

| Base Clock | 1515 MHz | 1168 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1755 MHz | 1244 MHz |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Shading Units | 2304 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 72 | 128 |

| RT Cores | 18 | None |

| Tensor Cores | 72 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 56.16 GPixel/s | 39.81 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 126.4 GTexel/s | 159.2 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 8.087 TFLOPS | 5.095 TFLOPS |

| TDP | 130 W | 150 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

Notably, the RX 570X has a wider 256-bit memory bus and more TMUs (128 versus 72), yet this does not translate to a performance advantage. The RTX 3050 OEM compensates with a significantly higher clock speed (1755 MHz boost versus 1244 MHz) and faster GDDR6 memory, resulting in a higher pixel rate (56.16 GPixel/s vs 39.81 GPixel/s) and nearly 60% higher FP32 compute (8.087 TFLOPS vs 5.095 TFLOPS). The RX 570X also has a higher TDP of 150 W but a more demanding suggested PSU of 450 W, compared to the RTX 3050 OEM's 130 W TDP and 300 W PSU recommendation.

FAQ

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM faster than the AMD Radeon RX 570X?

A: Yes, unequivocally. The RTX 3050 OEM wins all three head-to-head benchmarks, with its lead ranging from 29.7% in Passmark G2D to a massive 516.6% in Passmark G3D.

Q: Does the RX 570X have any advantages in specifications?

A: It has a wider 256-bit memory bus and more texture mapping units (128 vs 72). However, these features do not result in a performance win, as the RTX 3050 OEM's higher clocks and newer architecture are dominant.

Q: Can the RX 570X handle modern games?

A: The data suggests it cannot. Its Passmark G3D score of 1923 is drastically lower than the RTX 3050 OEM's 11857, indicating a fundamental inability to process complex 3D scenes at competitive performance levels.

Q: What are the key architectural differences?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM uses the modern Ampere architecture with dedicated RT cores and tensor cores, while the RX 570X uses the older GCN 4.0 architecture without these features. The RTX 3050 OEM is also built on a more advanced 8nm process.

Q: Which card requires a more powerful power supply?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570X. Despite having a higher TDP of 150W, its suggested PSU is 450W, whereas the RTX 3050 OEM has a lower 130W TDP and a suggested PSU of only 300W.

Q: Which card has better compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. It achieves 8.087 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and scores 60740 in Geekbench OpenCL, compared to the RX 570X's 5.095 TFLOPS and 38939 score.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the data, the use-case split is clear and heavily skewed toward NVIDIA.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM wins in:

• Modern 3D Gaming and Rendering: Its Passmark G3D score of 11857 is over six times higher than the RX 570X's, making it the only viable option for any serious 3D application.
• Compute and GPGPU Workloads: A 56% lead in Geekbench OpenCL and a higher FP32 throughput (8.087 TFLOPS) make it far more capable for tasks like video encoding, machine learning inference, and scientific computation.
• Ray Tracing and DX12 Ultimate: The presence of dedicated RT cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate gives it access to advanced visual features that the RX 570X cannot render at all.
• Higher Resolution Output: Its support for HDMI 2.1 and superior 2D performance (Passmark G2D: 973 vs 750) make it better suited for high-refresh-rate and high-resolution displays.

AMD Radeon RX 570X finds a niche in:

• Legacy System Upgrades: Its lower 150W TDP and PCIe 3.0 x16 interface mean it can be dropped into older systems without needing a new power supply or a modern motherboard with PCIe 4.0 support.
• Basic Display Output: For systems that only require video signal output for office work or media consumption, its low Passmark G3D score is not a hindrance, and its DVI output provides compatibility with older monitors.
• Power-Conscious Builds: While its TDP is higher, its older interface and lack of high-performance features might draw less peak power in undemanding scenarios, though this is not directly quantified in the data.