GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon Pro SSG
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro SSG
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro SSG lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $1,500 for the Radeon Pro SSG, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 721% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+721%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($179) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon Pro SSG
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 Pro SSG
The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 and the Radeon Pro SSG reaches 10,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749 | 10,972+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4096+78% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.774 TFLOPS | 8.602 TFLOPS+27% |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz+40% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 72 | 256+256% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+130% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
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 Pro SSG relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro SSG has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (5th Gen) | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 115.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-73% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 160mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6+264% | 42.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 and now averages $1500. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 88.1% less ($1321 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 723.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-98% | $6999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179-88% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.1+723% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GA107 | Fiji |
| Release | February 2 2024 | July 26 2016 |
| Ranking | #252 | #249 |
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