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

✅+394.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 365.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 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 + AFMF (2023).
❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 640

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,172 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 640

2019

Why buy it

✅+394.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 365.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,172 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 640?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 2,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 640 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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, 394.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 6.3% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 394.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 365.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 640 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 640 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 $159 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 640 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	85 FPS	40 FPS
medium	72 FPS	26 FPS
high	60 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	28 FPS
medium	64 FPS	17 FPS
high	47 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	10 FPS
medium	25 FPS	7 FPS
high	17 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	174 FPS	77 FPS
medium	149 FPS	48 FPS
high	118 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	35 FPS
medium	106 FPS	26 FPS
high	83 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	10 FPS
medium	62 FPS	7 FPS
high	48 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	484 FPS	98 FPS
medium	387 FPS	78 FPS
high	322 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	73 FPS
medium	290 FPS	59 FPS
high	242 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	49 FPS
medium	193 FPS	39 FPS
high	161 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	24 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 640

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	243 FPS	98 FPS
medium	210 FPS	78 FPS
high	171 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	73 FPS
medium	166 FPS	59 FPS
high	131 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	49 FPS
medium	87 FPS	39 FPS
high	69 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	24 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 640

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 640

The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 640's 2,172 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 394.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 640 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 640 (Radeon RX 640). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
G3D Mark Score	10,749+395%	2,172
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+260%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+335%	1.559 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+21%	1218 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72+80%	40
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+1337%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 640 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 640 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% 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 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 640's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 640). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 640
TDP	70W	50W-29%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+254%	43.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 640 launched at $159. The Radeon RX 640 costs 5.9% less ($10 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 13.7 (Radeon RX 640) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 364.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).