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

✅+20.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 184.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,913 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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136.1% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅+20.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 184.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,913 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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136.1% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon Pro W5500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2020, 20.6% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $230 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 20.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 184.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W5500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $399 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	109 FPS	132 FPS
medium	92 FPS	113 FPS
high	77 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	116 FPS
medium	81 FPS	97 FPS
high	59 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	41 FPS
medium	28 FPS	37 FPS
high	19 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	174 FPS	145 FPS
medium	149 FPS	110 FPS
high	118 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	96 FPS
medium	106 FPS	64 FPS
high	83 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	43 FPS
medium	62 FPS	32 FPS
high	48 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	484 FPS	401 FPS
medium	387 FPS	321 FPS
high	322 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	201 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	301 FPS
medium	290 FPS	241 FPS
high	242 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	201 FPS
medium	193 FPS	160 FPS
high	161 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	100 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	243 FPS	227 FPS
medium	210 FPS	196 FPS
high	171 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	172 FPS
medium	166 FPS	151 FPS
high	131 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	91 FPS
medium	87 FPS	75 FPS
high	69 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon Pro W5500

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 W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 8,913 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 20.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	10,749+21%	8,913
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+64%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+72%	3.942 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+5%	1400 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72	88+22%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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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 Pro W5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
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 Pro W5500 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 56.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5500
TDP	70W-44%	125W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+115%	71.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 57.6% less ($230 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 22.3 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 185.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).