GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon X1300

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
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AMD

Radeon X1300

2020Core: 1327 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon X1300 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon X1300 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon X1300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • 8724.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 10866.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 256 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon X1300

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $69 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8724.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 18432.8% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 58), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM, 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $69 more expensive on MSRP at $169 vs $100, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 10866.1% (63.6 vs 0.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon X1300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon X1300

The Radeon X1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon X1300's 58 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 18432.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon X1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,408 (Radeon X1300). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon X1300). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon X1300
G3D Mark Score
10,749+18433%
58
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304+64%
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+46%
4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz
1645 MHz+12%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
72
88+22%
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon X1300 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon X1300
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1300 carries 256 MB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 64-bit on the Radeon X1300. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon X1300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon X1300
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+2300%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
96-bit+50%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon X1300
DirectX
12 Ultimate+33%
9_0c
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Avivo (Radeon X1300). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 (Radeon X1300).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon X1300
Encoder
NVENC (5th Gen)
Avivo
Decoder
NVDEC (7th Gen)
Avivo
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)
H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon X1300's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon X1300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon X1300
TDP
70W-30%
100W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+25500%
0.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the Radeon X1300 launched at $100. On MSRP, Radeon X1300 was 40.8% cheaper ($69 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.6 (Radeon X1300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 10500% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon X1300
MSRP
$169
$100-41%
Performance per Dollar
63.6+10500%
0.6
Codename
GA107
Navi 14
Release
February 2 2024
May 28 2020
Ranking
#252
#336

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