GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon PRO W6300

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

✅+93.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $31 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌180% higher power demand at 70W vs 25W.

Radeon PRO W6300

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 70W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,560 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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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18.3% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO W6300

2022

Why buy it

✅+93.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $31 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 70W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌180% higher power demand at 70W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,560 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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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18.3% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon PRO W6300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 5,560 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon PRO W6300 is a 2022 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 2022, 93.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $31 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 93.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 128.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6300 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 $200 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 W6300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	109 FPS	126 FPS
medium	92 FPS	111 FPS
high	77 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	110 FPS
medium	81 FPS	92 FPS
high	59 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	47 FPS
medium	28 FPS	43 FPS
high	19 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	174 FPS	165 FPS
medium	149 FPS	131 FPS
high	118 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	107 FPS
medium	106 FPS	81 FPS
high	83 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	55 FPS
medium	62 FPS	41 FPS
high	48 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	21 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6300

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	484 FPS	250 FPS
medium	387 FPS	200 FPS
high	322 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	188 FPS
medium	290 FPS	150 FPS
high	242 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	125 FPS
medium	193 FPS	100 FPS
high	161 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	63 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6300

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	243 FPS	250 FPS
medium	210 FPS	200 FPS
high	171 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	188 FPS
medium	166 FPS	150 FPS
high	131 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	109 FPS
medium	87 FPS	82 FPS
high	69 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	53 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 W6300

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 W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 5,560 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 93.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6300). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2040 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6300) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
G3D Mark Score	10,749+93%	5,560
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+200%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+116%	3.133 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2040 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72+50%	48
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+820%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18+50%	12

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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 W6300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
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 W6300 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 200% 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 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 25W — a 94.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon PRO W6300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6300
TDP	70W	25W-64%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6	222.4+45%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6300 launched at $200. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 15.5% less ($31 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 27.8 (Radeon PRO W6300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 128.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).