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 $406 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 280mm, a 120mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 GRE across 29 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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅84.1% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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240.2% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
❌75% longer card at 280mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $406 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 280mm, a 120mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅84.1% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 GRE across 29 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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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240.2% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
❌75% longer card at 280mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 GRE better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 9070 GRE averages 84.1% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 24,418 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, 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 9070 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 127.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) 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 9070 GRE is about 240.2% more expensive on MSRP at $575 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 84.1% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 127.2% 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 9070 GRE 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 9070 GRE 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 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	109 FPS	179 FPS
medium	92 FPS	162 FPS
high	77 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	148 FPS
medium	81 FPS	123 FPS
high	59 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	90 FPS
medium	28 FPS	76 FPS
high	19 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	174 FPS	476 FPS
medium	149 FPS	399 FPS
high	118 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	299 FPS
medium	106 FPS	245 FPS
high	83 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	132 FPS
medium	62 FPS	110 FPS
high	48 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	484 FPS	892 FPS
medium	387 FPS	723 FPS
high	322 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	690 FPS
medium	290 FPS	554 FPS
high	242 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	479 FPS
medium	193 FPS	384 FPS
high	161 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	243 FPS	812 FPS
medium	210 FPS	705 FPS
high	171 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	549 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	644 FPS
medium	166 FPS	560 FPS
high	131 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	430 FPS
medium	87 FPS	382 FPS
high	69 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	275 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 9070 GRE

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 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 24,418 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 127.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 72 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	10,749	24,418+127%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304	3072+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	34.28 TFLOPS+406%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2790 MHz+90%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	192+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	48+167%
Tensor Cores	72	96+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	432 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). 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 9070 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 103.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
TDP	70W-68%	220W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	160mm	280mm
Height	—	127mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	153.6+38%	111.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 70.6% less ($406 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 42.5 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 49.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).