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

✅+41.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,606 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 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.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅+41.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,606 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 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.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 5300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 41.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM. 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, 41.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 3 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 31.0% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and you are getting 41.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 7.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5300 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 $129 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 RX 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	109 FPS	114 FPS
medium	92 FPS	101 FPS
high	77 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	101 FPS
medium	81 FPS	87 FPS
high	59 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	43 FPS
medium	28 FPS	40 FPS
high	19 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	23 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 5300

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	174 FPS	130 FPS
medium	149 FPS	96 FPS
high	118 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	84 FPS
medium	106 FPS	56 FPS
high	83 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	37 FPS
medium	62 FPS	26 FPS
high	48 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 5300

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	484 FPS	342 FPS
medium	387 FPS	274 FPS
high	322 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	257 FPS
medium	290 FPS	205 FPS
high	242 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	171 FPS
medium	193 FPS	137 FPS
high	161 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	86 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 5300

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	243 FPS	268 FPS
medium	210 FPS	211 FPS
high	171 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	154 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	204 FPS
medium	166 FPS	158 FPS
high	131 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	99 FPS
medium	87 FPS	77 FPS
high	69 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 5300

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 5300

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 RX 5300

The Radeon RX 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,606 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 5300's 7,606 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 41.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
G3D Mark Score	10,749+41%	7,606
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+64%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+46%	4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1645 MHz+12%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72	88+22%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5300 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5300 has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+100%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	168 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit	96-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 RX 5300). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300
TDP	70W-30%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	160mm	180mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+102%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 23.7% less ($40 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 59.0 (Radeon RX 5300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 7.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).