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

✅+27.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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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35.5% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅+27.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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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35.5% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon PRO W6400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 27.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2022, 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 2022, 27.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 $60 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 27.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 72.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6400 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 $229 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 W6400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	85 FPS	107 FPS
medium	72 FPS	95 FPS
high	60 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	95 FPS
medium	64 FPS	80 FPS
high	47 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	45 FPS
medium	25 FPS	42 FPS
high	17 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	28 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6400

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	174 FPS	165 FPS
medium	149 FPS	130 FPS
high	118 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	108 FPS
medium	106 FPS	85 FPS
high	83 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	56 FPS
medium	62 FPS	44 FPS
high	48 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6400

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	484 FPS	333 FPS
medium	387 FPS	292 FPS
high	322 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	235 FPS
medium	290 FPS	211 FPS
high	242 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	137 FPS
medium	193 FPS	124 FPS
high	161 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	243 FPS	285 FPS
medium	210 FPS	206 FPS
high	171 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	210 FPS
medium	166 FPS	149 FPS
high	131 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	105 FPS
medium	87 FPS	76 FPS
high	69 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6400

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon PRO W6400

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 W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 8,428 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 27.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2331 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6400) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
G3D Mark Score	10,749+28%	8,428
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+200%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+89%	3.58 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2331 MHz+59%
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 W6400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
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 W6400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% 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 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6400
TDP	70W	50W-29%
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	153.6	168.6+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 26.2% less ($60 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 36.8 (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 72.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).