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

✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 186.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 145W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅63.5% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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254.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌107.1% higher power demand at 145W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 186.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 145W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅63.5% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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254.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌107.1% higher power demand at 145W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800M better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 63.5% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data, 23.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 23.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

Radeon RX 6800M is about 254.4% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 63.5% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.7% 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 6800M 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 6800M?

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 145W), and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800M currently gives you 23.7% higher G3D Mark and 63.5% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	109 FPS	175 FPS
medium	92 FPS	155 FPS
high	77 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	144 FPS
medium	81 FPS	117 FPS
high	59 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	87 FPS
medium	28 FPS	73 FPS
high	19 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	174 FPS	421 FPS
medium	149 FPS	353 FPS
high	118 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	272 FPS
medium	106 FPS	227 FPS
high	83 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	127 FPS
medium	62 FPS	109 FPS
high	48 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	484 FPS	598 FPS
medium	387 FPS	479 FPS
high	322 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	449 FPS
medium	290 FPS	359 FPS
high	242 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	299 FPS
medium	193 FPS	239 FPS
high	161 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	150 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	243 FPS	598 FPS
medium	210 FPS	479 FPS
high	171 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	449 FPS
medium	166 FPS	359 FPS
high	131 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	299 FPS
medium	87 FPS	239 FPS
high	69 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	150 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 6800M

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 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the Radeon RX 6800M leads by 23.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	10,749	13,295+24%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+81%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2390 MHz+63%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	160+122%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	40+122%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
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 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 128.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	384 GB/s+129%
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 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 69.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800M
TDP	70W-52%	145W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+68%	91.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 71.8% less ($430 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 186.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).