GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018Core: 1275 MHzBoost: 1202 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

  • 95.2% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 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).
  • 207.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $169 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 63.6 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $114 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
  • Delivers 37.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 560X (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 95.2% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 4,800 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is a 2018 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 2018, 123.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 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 about 207.3% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and you are getting 95.2% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 123.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
Is Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $55 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low109 FPS41 FPS
medium92 FPS27 FPS
high77 FPS20 FPS
ultra45 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS29 FPS
medium81 FPS18 FPS
high59 FPS10 FPS
ultra34 FPS7 FPS
4K
low30 FPS14 FPS
medium28 FPS9 FPS
high19 FPS6 FPS
ultra16 FPS4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low174 FPS83 FPS
medium149 FPS54 FPS
high118 FPS41 FPS
ultra87 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS40 FPS
medium106 FPS29 FPS
high83 FPS20 FPS
ultra62 FPS14 FPS
4K
low74 FPS10 FPS
medium62 FPS8 FPS
high48 FPS7 FPS
ultra34 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low484 FPS216 FPS
medium387 FPS173 FPS
high322 FPS144 FPS
ultra242 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS162 FPS
medium290 FPS130 FPS
high242 FPS108 FPS
ultra181 FPS81 FPS
4K
low242 FPS108 FPS
medium193 FPS86 FPS
high161 FPS72 FPS
ultra121 FPS52 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low243 FPS183 FPS
medium210 FPS143 FPS
high171 FPS116 FPS
ultra144 FPS96 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS143 FPS
medium166 FPS111 FPS
high131 FPS86 FPS
ultra109 FPS68 FPS
4K
low104 FPS77 FPS
medium87 FPS57 FPS
high69 FPS47 FPS
ultra55 FPS36 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

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 RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 4,800 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 123.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1202 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
10,749+124%
4,800
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304+125%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+159%
2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+22%
1202 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
72+13%
64
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+820%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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 560X (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
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 560X (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
168 GB/s+50%
112 GB/s
Bus Width
96-bit
128-bit+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 7.4% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP
70W
65W-7%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+108%
73.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) costs 67.5% less ($114 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 37.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP
$169
$55-67%
Performance per Dollar
63.6
87.3+37%
Codename
GA107
Polaris 21
Release
February 2 2024
April 11 2018
Ranking
#252
#483