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 $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 172.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 295W, a 225W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 22 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅57.0% more average FPS across 22 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌321.4% higher power demand at 295W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 172.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 295W, a 225W reduction.

Why buy it

✅57.0% more average FPS across 22 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 22 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌321.4% higher power demand at 295W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon VII is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 57.0% more average FPS across 22 tracked games in our benchmark data, 51.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon VII is about 313.6% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 57.0% more estimated average FPS across 22 tracked games in our benchmark data and 51.7% 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 VII 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 VII?

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 295W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon VII. The trade-off is that Radeon VII currently gives you 51.7% higher G3D Mark and 57.0% more estimated average FPS across 22 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	109 FPS	200 FPS
medium	92 FPS	185 FPS
high	77 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	184 FPS
medium	81 FPS	154 FPS
high	59 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	118 FPS
medium	28 FPS	99 FPS
high	19 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	174 FPS	392 FPS
medium	149 FPS	336 FPS
high	118 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	240 FPS
medium	106 FPS	203 FPS
high	83 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	108 FPS
medium	62 FPS	89 FPS
high	48 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	484 FPS	734 FPS
medium	387 FPS	587 FPS
high	322 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	550 FPS
medium	290 FPS	440 FPS
high	242 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	367 FPS
medium	193 FPS	294 FPS
high	161 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	183 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon VII

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	243 FPS	596 FPS
medium	210 FPS	521 FPS
high	171 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	465 FPS
medium	166 FPS	413 FPS
high	131 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	297 FPS
medium	87 FPS	281 FPS
high	69 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the Radeon VII leads by 51.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	10,749	16,308+52%
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+98%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1750 MHz+19%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	240+233%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+145%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 509.5% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 96-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the Radeon VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	1024 GB/s+510%
Bus Width	96-bit	4096-bit+4167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
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 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon VII's 295W — a 123.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon VII
TDP	70W-76%	295W
Recommended PSU	300W-60%	750W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	160mm	280mm
Height	—	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-16%	89°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+178%	55.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 75.8% less ($530 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 173% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).