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 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 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 6700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅37.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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52.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅37.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 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 6700 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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52.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6700 better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 37.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 50.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 10 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 10 GB instead of 8 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 7nm 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 6700 is about 52.2% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 37.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 50.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 6700 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 8GB make more sense than Radeon RX 6700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 175W), and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6700. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6700 currently gives you 50.9% higher G3D Mark and 37.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	130 FPS	168 FPS
medium	113 FPS	150 FPS
high	99 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	140 FPS
medium	96 FPS	113 FPS
high	81 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	86 FPS
medium	57 FPS	73 FPS
high	39 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	245 FPS	432 FPS
medium	211 FPS	357 FPS
high	165 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	271 FPS
medium	135 FPS	223 FPS
high	112 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	126 FPS
medium	74 FPS	107 FPS
high	62 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	66 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon RX 6700

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	564 FPS	844 FPS
medium	451 FPS	681 FPS
high	376 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	426 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	639 FPS
medium	338 FPS	511 FPS
high	282 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	426 FPS
medium	226 FPS	341 FPS
high	188 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	213 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon RX 6700

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	469 FPS	679 FPS
medium	415 FPS	564 FPS
high	336 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	528 FPS
medium	326 FPS	440 FPS
high	237 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	313 FPS
medium	175 FPS	277 FPS
high	152 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	206 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon RX 6700

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon RX 6700

The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon RX 6700's 18,920 — the Radeon RX 6700 leads by 50.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score	12,535	18,920+51%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2450 MHz+38%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	36+80%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 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 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
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 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 6700. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	10 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	128-bit	160-bit+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6700
TDP	130W-26%	175W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C-12%	75°C
Perf/Watt	96.4	108.1+12%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 34.3% less ($130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 49.9 (Radeon RX 6700) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 0.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).