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

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600M XT across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7600M XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7600M XT

2023

Why buy it

✅22.9% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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32.1% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 7600M XT

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅22.9% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600M XT across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7600M XT 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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32.1% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600M XT better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600M XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.9% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.4% higher PassMark G3D performance. 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 7600M XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 23.4% more raw performance headroom, 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 6nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is easier to justify on price alone at $249 MSRP, but Radeon RX 7600M XT is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 7600M XT is about 32.1% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 22.9% more estimated average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 7600M XT if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 3050 OEM if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Around $249 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 32.1% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon RX 7600M XT is still the safer long-term pick.

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 RX 7600M XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
1080p
low	130 FPS	159 FPS
medium	113 FPS	140 FPS
high	99 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	133 FPS
medium	96 FPS	109 FPS
high	81 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	78 FPS
medium	57 FPS	65 FPS
high	39 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
1080p
low	239 FPS	321 FPS
medium	206 FPS	279 FPS
high	164 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	216 FPS
medium	135 FPS	186 FPS
high	112 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	101 FPS
medium	74 FPS	86 FPS
high	62 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
1080p
low	535 FPS	660 FPS
medium	428 FPS	528 FPS
high	357 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	495 FPS
medium	321 FPS	396 FPS
high	268 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	248 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	330 FPS
medium	214 FPS	264 FPS
high	178 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	165 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
1080p
low	467 FPS	431 FPS
medium	414 FPS	378 FPS
high	335 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	334 FPS
medium	321 FPS	293 FPS
high	236 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	187 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	217 FPS
medium	175 FPS	200 FPS
high	150 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	132 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX 7600M XT

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 RX 7600M XT

The Radeon RX 7600M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1280 MHz to 2469 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,669 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 7600M XT's 14,669 — the Radeon RX 7600M XT leads by 23.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7600M XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600M XT). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 20.23 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600M XT). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2469 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600M XT) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
G3D Mark Score	11,892	14,669+23%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	20.23 TFLOPS+125%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2469 MHz+41%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	32+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M XT 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 7600M XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600M XT) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7600M XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600M XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600M XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 7600M XT's 120W — a 8% difference. The Radeon RX 7600M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon RX 7600M XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 7600M XT
TDP	130W	120W-8%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	91.5	122.2+34%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600M XT launched at $329. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 24.3% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 44.6 (Radeon RX 7600M XT) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 7.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7600M XT is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).