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

✅Costs $1,130 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 189% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 300W, a 230W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅113.4% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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668.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌328.6% higher power demand at 300W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,130 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 189% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 300W, a 230W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅113.4% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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668.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌328.6% higher power demand at 300W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon AI PRO R9700 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon AI PRO R9700 averages 113.4% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,589 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon AI PRO R9700 is a 2025 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 166.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020). 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?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is about 668.6% more expensive on MSRP at $1,299 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 113.4% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 166.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $169 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon AI PRO R9700 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	109 FPS	222 FPS
medium	92 FPS	206 FPS
high	77 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	201 FPS
medium	81 FPS	170 FPS
high	59 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	136 FPS
medium	28 FPS	115 FPS
high	19 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	174 FPS	572 FPS
medium	149 FPS	452 FPS
high	118 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	405 FPS
medium	106 FPS	324 FPS
high	83 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	205 FPS
medium	62 FPS	170 FPS
high	48 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	484 FPS	911 FPS
medium	387 FPS	755 FPS
high	322 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	701 FPS
medium	290 FPS	576 FPS
high	242 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	492 FPS
medium	193 FPS	406 FPS
high	161 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	243 FPS	812 FPS
medium	210 FPS	706 FPS
high	171 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	639 FPS
medium	166 FPS	555 FPS
high	131 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	426 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	424 FPS
medium	87 FPS	376 FPS
high	69 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	297 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon AI PRO R9700

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.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 166%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 72 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
G3D Mark Score	10,749	28,589+166%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+606%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2920 MHz+99%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	72	256+256%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	64+256%
Tensor Cores	72	128+78%

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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 AI PRO R9700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
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 AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 5.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 124.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon AI PRO R9700
TDP	70W-77%	300W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+61%	95.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 87% less ($1130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 22.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 189.1% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).