GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon R7 M370

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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AMD

Radeon R7 M370

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 960 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +658% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 483.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R7 M370

2015

Why buy it

  • Costs $39 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,418 vs 10,749).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon R7 M370?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,418 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon R7 M370 is a 2015 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 2015, 658.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 30.0% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $130 MSRP, and you are getting 658.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 M370 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon R7 M370 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R7 M370 is 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 1,418 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
1080p
low85 FPS13 FPS
medium72 FPS8 FPS
high60 FPS4 FPS
ultra40 FPS3 FPS
1440p
low74 FPS7 FPS
medium64 FPS4 FPS
high47 FPS2 FPS
ultra30 FPS1 FPS
4K
low27 FPS3 FPS
medium25 FPS2 FPS
high17 FPS1 FPS
ultra15 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
1080p
low174 FPS54 FPS
medium149 FPS29 FPS
high118 FPS21 FPS
ultra87 FPS14 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS16 FPS
medium106 FPS9 FPS
high83 FPS6 FPS
ultra62 FPS5 FPS
4K
low74 FPS5 FPS
medium62 FPS3 FPS
high48 FPS2 FPS
ultra34 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
1080p
low484 FPS64 FPS
medium387 FPS51 FPS
high322 FPS43 FPS
ultra242 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS48 FPS
medium290 FPS38 FPS
high242 FPS32 FPS
ultra181 FPS24 FPS
4K
low242 FPS32 FPS
medium193 FPS26 FPS
high161 FPS21 FPS
ultra121 FPS16 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
1080p
low243 FPS38 FPS
medium210 FPS30 FPS
high171 FPS18 FPS
ultra144 FPS12 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS4 FPS
medium166 FPS3 FPS
high131 FPS3 FPS
ultra109 FPS2 FPS
4K
low104 FPS3 FPS
medium87 FPS2 FPS
high69 FPS2 FPS
ultra55 FPS1 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon R7 M370

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 M370

The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon R7 M370's 1,418 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 658%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon R7 M370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M370). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.7373 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M370). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 960 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
G3D Mark Score
10,749+658%
1,418
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2304+500%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+819%
0.7373 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+53%
960 MHz
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
72+200%
24
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+2456%
0.09 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB

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 R7 M370 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
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 R7 M370 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1100% 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 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M370) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
168 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
96-bit
128-bit+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon R7 M370's 75W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M370). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
TDP
70W-7%
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
160mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+713%
18.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 M370 launched at $130. The Radeon R7 M370 costs 23.1% less ($39 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.9 (Radeon R7 M370) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 483.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon R7 M370
MSRP
$169
$130-23%
Performance per Dollar
63.6+483%
10.9
Codename
GA107
Litho
Release
February 2 2024
May 5 2015
Ranking
#252
#778