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

✅+28.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX590 GME across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅6.2% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,349 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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2.4% HIGHER MSRP
$173 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 48.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅+28.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅6.2% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX590 GME across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,349 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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2.4% HIGHER MSRP
$173 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 48.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX590 GME averages 6.2% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 8,349 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX590 GME is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2018, 28.7% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 $4 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 28.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 31.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX590 GME still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $173 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	109 FPS	139 FPS
medium	92 FPS	124 FPS
high	77 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	122 FPS
medium	81 FPS	100 FPS
high	59 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	71 FPS
medium	28 FPS	60 FPS
high	19 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	174 FPS	209 FPS
medium	149 FPS	179 FPS
high	118 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	143 FPS
medium	106 FPS	118 FPS
high	83 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	81 FPS
medium	62 FPS	69 FPS
high	48 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	484 FPS	376 FPS
medium	387 FPS	301 FPS
high	322 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	282 FPS
medium	290 FPS	225 FPS
high	242 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	188 FPS
medium	193 FPS	150 FPS
high	161 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	243 FPS	376 FPS
medium	210 FPS	301 FPS
high	171 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	282 FPS
medium	166 FPS	225 FPS
high	131 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	176 FPS
medium	87 FPS	138 FPS
high	69 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX590 GME

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 RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 8,349 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 28.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	10,749+29%	8,349
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1545 MHz+5%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72	144+100%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+311%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 RX590 GME relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	70W-60%	175W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	160mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+222%	47.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 2.3% less ($4 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 31.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).