GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2105 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • 24.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 96.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $49 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 24.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 4,852 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, 145.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 24.5% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 24.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 145.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 96.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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 $200 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low130 FPS130 FPS
medium113 FPS118 FPS
high99 FPS100 FPS
ultra83 FPS85 FPS
1440p
low119 FPS107 FPS
medium96 FPS91 FPS
high81 FPS76 FPS
ultra69 FPS67 FPS
4K
low64 FPS60 FPS
medium57 FPS54 FPS
high39 FPS44 FPS
ultra33 FPS40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low239 FPS218 FPS
medium206 FPS175 FPS
high164 FPS146 FPS
ultra128 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low163 FPS164 FPS
medium135 FPS131 FPS
high112 FPS109 FPS
ultra92 FPS82 FPS
4K
low88 FPS109 FPS
medium74 FPS87 FPS
high62 FPS73 FPS
ultra49 FPS55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low535 FPS218 FPS
medium428 FPS175 FPS
high357 FPS146 FPS
ultra268 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low401 FPS164 FPS
medium321 FPS131 FPS
high268 FPS109 FPS
ultra201 FPS82 FPS
4K
low268 FPS109 FPS
medium214 FPS87 FPS
high178 FPS73 FPS
ultra134 FPS55 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low467 FPS218 FPS
medium414 FPS175 FPS
high335 FPS146 FPS
ultra268 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low372 FPS164 FPS
medium321 FPS131 FPS
high236 FPS109 FPS
ultra197 FPS82 FPS
4K
low199 FPS109 FPS
medium175 FPS87 FPS
high150 FPS73 FPS
ultra125 FPS55 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 4,852 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 145.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 60 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) with 80 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score
11,892+145%
4,852
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2560
3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.986 TFLOPS
16.17 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock
1755 MHz
2105 MHz+20%
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
80
240+200%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+233%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores
20
60+200%

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 Ryzen 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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 Ryzen 7 6800H has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP
130W-48%
250W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
91.5+372%
19.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 19.7% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 96.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP
$249
$200-20%
Performance per Dollar
47.8+97%
24.3
Codename
GA106
Navi 21
Release
January 4 2022
October 28 2020
Ranking
#224
#65