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

✅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).
✅Draws 70W instead of 150W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,333).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020

Why buy it

✅+14.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 70W.
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020

Why buy it

✅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).
✅Draws 70W instead of 150W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+14.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,333).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 70W.
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5600 OEM better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,749 vs 12,333 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 5600 OEM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 14.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Radeon RX 5600 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 150W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 5600 OEM. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 5600 OEM currently gives you 14.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 5600 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	109 FPS	153 FPS
medium	92 FPS	133 FPS
high	77 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	126 FPS
medium	81 FPS	107 FPS
high	59 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	45 FPS
medium	28 FPS	40 FPS
high	19 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	174 FPS	235 FPS
medium	149 FPS	200 FPS
high	118 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	152 FPS
medium	106 FPS	125 FPS
high	83 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	82 FPS
medium	62 FPS	67 FPS
high	48 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	484 FPS	555 FPS
medium	387 FPS	444 FPS
high	322 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	416 FPS
medium	290 FPS	333 FPS
high	242 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	277 FPS
medium	193 FPS	222 FPS
high	161 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	139 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	243 FPS	250 FPS
medium	210 FPS	217 FPS
high	171 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	193 FPS
medium	166 FPS	172 FPS
high	131 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	105 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	69 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	56 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 5600 OEM

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 5600 OEM

The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,333 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 12,333 — the Radeon RX 5600 OEM leads by 14.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5600 OEM uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
G3D Mark Score	10,749	12,333+15%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+6%	6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1560 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 OEM 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 5600 OEM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
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 5600 OEM has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5600 OEM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 OEM. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — the Radeon RX 5600 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	288 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 5600 OEM). 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,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
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,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 150W — a 72.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.