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 $830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 103.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 355W, a 285W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 287mm, a 127mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 31,285).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 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 7900 XTX is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅+191.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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491.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌407.1% higher power demand at 355W vs 70W.
❌79.4% longer card at 287mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 103.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 355W, a 285W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 287mm, a 127mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+191.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 31,285).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 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 7900 XTX is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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491.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌407.1% higher power demand at 355W vs 70W.
❌79.4% longer card at 287mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900 XTX better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XTX is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,285 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a 2022 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 191.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 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 5nm 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 7900 XTX is about 491.1% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 191.1% 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 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX?

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 355W), and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 7900 XTX currently gives you 191.1% higher G3D Mark. 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 7900 XTX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	109 FPS	263 FPS
medium	92 FPS	244 FPS
high	77 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	246 FPS
medium	81 FPS	205 FPS
high	59 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	174 FPS
medium	28 FPS	145 FPS
high	19 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	174 FPS	871 FPS
medium	149 FPS	683 FPS
high	118 FPS	524 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	677 FPS
medium	106 FPS	546 FPS
high	83 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	373 FPS
medium	62 FPS	307 FPS
high	48 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	236 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	484 FPS	945 FPS
medium	387 FPS	775 FPS
high	322 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	714 FPS
medium	290 FPS	587 FPS
high	242 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	501 FPS
medium	193 FPS	414 FPS
high	161 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	295 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7900 XTX

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	243 FPS	999 FPS
medium	210 FPS	884 FPS
high	171 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	772 FPS
medium	166 FPS	655 FPS
high	131 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	483 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	547 FPS
medium	87 FPS	475 FPS
high	69 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	352 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 7900 XTX

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 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 31,285 — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads by 191.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	10,749	31,285+191%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	6144+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	61.39 TFLOPS+806%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2498 MHz+70%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	72	384+433%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	96+433%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 7900 XTX has 24 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 471.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 96-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	24 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	960 GB/s+471%
Bus Width	96-bit	384-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). 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 7900 XTX
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 134.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 287mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	70W-80%	355W
Recommended PSU	300W-63%	800W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	160mm	287mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	68°C-9%
Perf/Watt	153.6+74%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 83.1% less ($830 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 31.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 103.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).