GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 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

  • 29.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $351 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 376.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $600 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

  • 30% higher power demand at 130W vs 100W.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 130W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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.
  • 141% HIGHER MSRP
    $600 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 29.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 6,012 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is a 2022 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 97.8% 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 $351 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 29.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 97.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 376.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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 $600 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 6800HS
1080p
low130 FPS126 FPS
medium113 FPS113 FPS
high99 FPS98 FPS
ultra83 FPS83 FPS
1440p
low119 FPS108 FPS
medium96 FPS92 FPS
high81 FPS80 FPS
ultra69 FPS71 FPS
4K
low64 FPS58 FPS
medium57 FPS52 FPS
high39 FPS45 FPS
ultra33 FPS40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low239 FPS271 FPS
medium206 FPS216 FPS
high164 FPS178 FPS
ultra128 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low163 FPS179 FPS
medium135 FPS148 FPS
high112 FPS118 FPS
ultra92 FPS95 FPS
4K
low88 FPS96 FPS
medium74 FPS79 FPS
high62 FPS67 FPS
ultra49 FPS51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low535 FPS271 FPS
medium428 FPS216 FPS
high357 FPS180 FPS
ultra268 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low401 FPS203 FPS
medium321 FPS162 FPS
high268 FPS135 FPS
ultra201 FPS101 FPS
4K
low268 FPS135 FPS
medium214 FPS108 FPS
high178 FPS90 FPS
ultra134 FPS68 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low467 FPS271 FPS
medium414 FPS216 FPS
high335 FPS180 FPS
ultra268 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low372 FPS203 FPS
medium321 FPS162 FPS
high236 FPS135 FPS
ultra197 FPS101 FPS
4K
low199 FPS129 FPS
medium175 FPS102 FPS
high150 FPS90 FPS
ultra125 FPS68 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

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 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 6,012 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 97.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 32 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) with 80 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score
11,892+98%
6,012
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2560+25%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.986 TFLOPS+4%
8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1755 MHz
2100 MHz+20%
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%

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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 6800HS 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 System.

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

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP
130W
100W-23%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
91.5+52%
60.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 58.5% less ($351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 378% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 OEMRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP
$249-59%
$600
Performance per Dollar
47.8+378%
10.0
Codename
GA106
Navi 23
Release
January 4 2022
January 4 2022
Ranking
#224
#135