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

✅+40.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $330 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 314.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 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.
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195.3% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅+40.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $330 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 314.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 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.
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195.3% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 40.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.

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

Radeon RX 780 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

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 $330 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 40.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 314.4%. Radeon RX 780 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently gives you 40.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 314.4%.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	109 FPS	159 FPS
medium	92 FPS	148 FPS
high	77 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	138 FPS
medium	81 FPS	118 FPS
high	59 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	66 FPS
medium	28 FPS	57 FPS
high	19 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	174 FPS	345 FPS
medium	149 FPS	276 FPS
high	118 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	258 FPS
medium	106 FPS	207 FPS
high	83 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	163 FPS
medium	62 FPS	133 FPS
high	48 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	86 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 780

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	484 FPS	345 FPS
medium	387 FPS	276 FPS
high	322 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	258 FPS
medium	290 FPS	207 FPS
high	242 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	172 FPS
medium	193 FPS	138 FPS
high	161 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	86 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 780

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	243 FPS	345 FPS
medium	210 FPS	276 FPS
high	171 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	258 FPS
medium	166 FPS	207 FPS
high	131 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	163 FPS
medium	87 FPS	138 FPS
high	69 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	86 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 780

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 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 40.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	10,749+40%	7,658
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+430%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2335 MHz+59%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	240+233%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	60+233%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 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 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
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 780 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 System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
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 780's 180W — a 88% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 780
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+261%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 66.1% less ($330 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 315.7% better value.