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 $30 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 11,654).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌62.8% higher power demand at 70W vs 43W.

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅+8.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 43W instead of 70W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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17.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+8.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 43W instead of 70W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 11,654).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌62.8% higher power demand at 70W vs 43W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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17.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7400 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 7400 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 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 7400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 8.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 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. 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 7400 is about 17.8% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 8.4% 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 7400 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.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 $169 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7400 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	109 FPS	205 FPS
medium	92 FPS	187 FPS
high	77 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	172 FPS
medium	81 FPS	139 FPS
high	59 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	89 FPS
medium	28 FPS	74 FPS
high	19 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	174 FPS	340 FPS
medium	149 FPS	282 FPS
high	118 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	211 FPS
medium	106 FPS	175 FPS
high	83 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	97 FPS
medium	62 FPS	79 FPS
high	48 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	47 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7400

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	484 FPS	524 FPS
medium	387 FPS	420 FPS
high	322 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	393 FPS
medium	290 FPS	315 FPS
high	242 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	262 FPS
medium	193 FPS	210 FPS
high	161 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	131 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	243 FPS	524 FPS
medium	210 FPS	420 FPS
high	171 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	393 FPS
medium	166 FPS	315 FPS
high	131 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	262 FPS
medium	87 FPS	210 FPS
high	69 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	131 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 7400

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 7400

The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 7400's 11,654 — the Radeon RX 7400 leads by 8.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7400 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7400) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
G3D Mark Score	10,749	11,654+8%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	16.49 TFLOPS+143%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2300 MHz+56%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	112+56%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18	28+56%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7400 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 7400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
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 7400 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7400 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s+31%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7400). 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 7400
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 7400's 43W — a 47.8% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 450W (Radeon RX 7400). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7400
TDP	70W	43W-39%
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	160mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	271.0+76%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 15.1% less ($30 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 8.5% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).