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 $40 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 250W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 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 6750 GRE 12GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.3 vs 69.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

2023

Why buy it

✅48.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 38.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.5 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($289 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 250W, a 120W reduction.

Why buy it

✅48.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 38.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.5 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($289 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 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 6750 GRE 12GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.3 vs 69.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 48.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 60.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 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 6750 GRE 12GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 60.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and 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. 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 6750 GRE 12GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is about 16.1% more expensive on MSRP at $289 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 48.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 60.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 38.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $249 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB 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 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low	130 FPS	179 FPS
medium	113 FPS	159 FPS
high	99 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	145 FPS
medium	96 FPS	117 FPS
high	81 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	87 FPS
medium	57 FPS	73 FPS
high	39 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low	245 FPS	479 FPS
medium	211 FPS	405 FPS
high	165 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	298 FPS
medium	135 FPS	246 FPS
high	112 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	131 FPS
medium	74 FPS	112 FPS
high	62 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low	564 FPS	867 FPS
medium	451 FPS	705 FPS
high	376 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	663 FPS
medium	338 FPS	532 FPS
high	282 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	452 FPS
medium	226 FPS	362 FPS
high	188 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low	469 FPS	703 FPS
medium	415 FPS	585 FPS
high	336 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	541 FPS
medium	326 FPS	451 FPS
high	237 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	322 FPS
medium	175 FPS	285 FPS
high	152 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	210 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 6750 GRE 12GB

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 6750 GRE 12GB

The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,096 points. Launch price was $334.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB's 20,096 — the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB leads by 60.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
G3D Mark Score	12,535	20,096+60%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+45%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2581 MHz+45%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	40+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB 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 6750 GRE 12GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
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 6750 GRE 12GB has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB) — the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	384 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB's 250W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 600W (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
TDP	130W-48%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-25%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C-12%	75°C
Perf/Watt	96.4+20%	80.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB launched at $289. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 13.8% less ($40 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 69.5 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB) — the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB offers 38.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).