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 $830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 261.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 205W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅28.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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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491.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌192.9% higher power demand at 205W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 261.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 205W, a 135W reduction.

Why buy it

✅28.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌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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491.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌192.9% higher power demand at 205W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5700X better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 28.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data, 63.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2024, 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 2019 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?

Radeon Pro W5700X is about 491.1% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 28.6% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 63.7% 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 Pro W5700X 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.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 205W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro W5700X. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro W5700X currently gives you 63.7% higher G3D Mark and 28.6% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	109 FPS	198 FPS
medium	92 FPS	182 FPS
high	77 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	183 FPS
medium	81 FPS	153 FPS
high	59 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	115 FPS
medium	28 FPS	96 FPS
high	19 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	174 FPS	254 FPS
medium	149 FPS	213 FPS
high	118 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	164 FPS
medium	106 FPS	139 FPS
high	83 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	81 FPS
medium	62 FPS	69 FPS
high	48 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	484 FPS	778 FPS
medium	387 FPS	624 FPS
high	322 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	594 FPS
medium	290 FPS	475 FPS
high	242 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	396 FPS
medium	193 FPS	314 FPS
high	161 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	243 FPS	390 FPS
medium	210 FPS	341 FPS
high	171 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	316 FPS
medium	166 FPS	276 FPS
high	131 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	197 FPS
medium	87 FPS	182 FPS
high	69 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	125 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 W5700X

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 W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 63.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	10,749	17,591+64%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	9.4 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2040 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	144+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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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 W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 166.7% 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 W5700X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 98.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	70W-66%	205W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+79%	85.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 83.1% less ($830 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 261.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).