GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 5300M

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

✅+113.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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.

Trade-offs

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

Radeon RX 5300M

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,044 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 5300M

2019

Why buy it

✅+113.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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.

Why buy it

✅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 (5,044 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 5,044 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 5300M is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2019, 113.1% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 113.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. Radeon RX 5300M 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 an unclear 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 5300M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	109 FPS	99 FPS
medium	92 FPS	82 FPS
high	77 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	85 FPS
medium	81 FPS	71 FPS
high	59 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	28 FPS
medium	28 FPS	27 FPS
high	19 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	174 FPS	112 FPS
medium	149 FPS	78 FPS
high	118 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	76 FPS
medium	106 FPS	46 FPS
high	83 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	34 FPS
medium	62 FPS	22 FPS
high	48 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	12 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	484 FPS	227 FPS
medium	387 FPS	182 FPS
high	322 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	170 FPS
medium	290 FPS	136 FPS
high	242 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	113 FPS
medium	193 FPS	91 FPS
high	161 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	243 FPS	163 FPS
medium	210 FPS	134 FPS
high	171 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	114 FPS
medium	166 FPS	94 FPS
high	131 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	65 FPS
medium	87 FPS	53 FPS
high	69 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 5300M

The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 5,044 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 113.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1445 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300M
G3D Mark Score	10,749+113%	5,044
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+64%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+66%	4.069 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+2%	1445 MHz
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 5300M 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 5300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300M
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 5300M 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 5300M) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5300M
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 85W — a 19.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.