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 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+41.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 29.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.
❌39.9% longer card at 235mm vs 168mm.

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 235mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅+41.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 29.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 235mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.
❌39.9% longer card at 235mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon PRO W6400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 41.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 41.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is about 8.7% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 41.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 29.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6400 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 $229 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 OEM Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W6400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	130 FPS	107 FPS
medium	113 FPS	95 FPS
high	99 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	95 FPS
medium	96 FPS	80 FPS
high	81 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	45 FPS
medium	57 FPS	42 FPS
high	39 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	239 FPS	165 FPS
medium	206 FPS	130 FPS
high	164 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	108 FPS
medium	135 FPS	85 FPS
high	112 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	56 FPS
medium	74 FPS	44 FPS
high	62 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	535 FPS	333 FPS
medium	428 FPS	292 FPS
high	357 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	235 FPS
medium	321 FPS	211 FPS
high	268 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	137 FPS
medium	214 FPS	124 FPS
high	178 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	56 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	467 FPS	285 FPS
medium	414 FPS	206 FPS
high	335 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	210 FPS
medium	321 FPS	149 FPS
high	236 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	105 FPS
medium	175 FPS	76 FPS
high	150 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon PRO W6400

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 8,428 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 41.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2331 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6400) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
G3D Mark Score	11,892+41%	8,428
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+151%	3.58 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2331 MHz+33%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
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 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon PRO W6400
TDP	130W	50W-62%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	168mm
Height	124mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	91.5	168.6+84%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229. The Radeon PRO W6400 costs 8% less ($20 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 36.8 (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 29.9% better value.