GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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AMD

Radeon 630

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • 391.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 303.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 15.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Radeon 630

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $69 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon 630?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 391.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,575 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 630 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019, 582.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 69.0% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 391.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 582.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 630 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon 630 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon 630 is 2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 1,575 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
1080p
low85 FPS37 FPS
medium72 FPS22 FPS
high60 FPS16 FPS
ultra40 FPS9 FPS
1440p
low74 FPS24 FPS
medium64 FPS14 FPS
high47 FPS8 FPS
ultra30 FPS4 FPS
4K
low27 FPS9 FPS
medium25 FPS6 FPS
high17 FPS4 FPS
ultra15 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
1080p
low174 FPS71 FPS
medium149 FPS46 FPS
high118 FPS33 FPS
ultra87 FPS21 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS21 FPS
medium106 FPS15 FPS
high83 FPS10 FPS
ultra62 FPS8 FPS
4K
low74 FPS6 FPS
medium62 FPS4 FPS
high48 FPS4 FPS
ultra34 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
1080p
low484 FPS71 FPS
medium387 FPS57 FPS
high322 FPS47 FPS
ultra242 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS53 FPS
medium290 FPS43 FPS
high242 FPS35 FPS
ultra181 FPS27 FPS
4K
low242 FPS35 FPS
medium193 FPS28 FPS
high161 FPS24 FPS
ultra121 FPS18 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
1080p
low243 FPS69 FPS
medium210 FPS57 FPS
high171 FPS47 FPS
ultra144 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS53 FPS
medium166 FPS43 FPS
high131 FPS35 FPS
ultra109 FPS27 FPS
4K
low104 FPS35 FPS
medium87 FPS28 FPS
high69 FPS24 FPS
ultra55 FPS18 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

AMD

Radeon 630

The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon 630's 1,575 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 582.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon 630 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 512 (Radeon 630). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
G3D Mark Score
10,749+582%
1,575
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304+350%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+443%
1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+21%
1218 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
72+125%
32
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+1669%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 630 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 630 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 630) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
168 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
96-bit
128-bit+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon 630's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon 630). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
TDP
70W
50W-29%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+388%
31.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon 630 launched at $100. The Radeon 630 costs 40.8% less ($69 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 15.8 (Radeon 630) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 302.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon 630
MSRP
$169
$100-41%
Performance per Dollar
63.6+303%
15.8
Codename
GA107
Polaris 23
Release
February 2 2024
May 13 2019
Ranking
#252
#757