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 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 27.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 245mm, a 85mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅144.9% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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254.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
❌53.1% longer card at 245mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 27.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 245mm, a 85mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅144.9% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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254.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
❌53.1% longer card at 245mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER averages 144.9% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 29,958 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a 2024 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 4070 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 178.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 4070 SUPER is about 254.4% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 144.9% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 178.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $169 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 6GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	109 FPS	183 FPS
medium	92 FPS	167 FPS
high	77 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	150 FPS
medium	81 FPS	124 FPS
high	59 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	92 FPS
medium	28 FPS	78 FPS
high	19 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	174 FPS	574 FPS
medium	149 FPS	477 FPS
high	118 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	317 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	401 FPS
medium	106 FPS	327 FPS
high	83 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	191 FPS
medium	62 FPS	155 FPS
high	48 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	110 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	484 FPS	921 FPS
medium	387 FPS	742 FPS
high	322 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	720 FPS
medium	290 FPS	578 FPS
high	242 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	498 FPS
medium	193 FPS	403 FPS
high	161 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	243 FPS	857 FPS
medium	210 FPS	711 FPS
high	171 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	695 FPS
medium	166 FPS	576 FPS
high	131 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	455 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	470 FPS
medium	87 FPS	402 FPS
high	69 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	321 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 29,958 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 178.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 56 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) with 72 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	10,749	29,958+179%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	7168+211%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	35.48 TFLOPS+424%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2475 MHz+68%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	72	224+211%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	7 MB+204%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	56+211%
Tensor Cores	72	224+211%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	504 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 103.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: None vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 160mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
TDP	70W-68%	220W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	160mm	245mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	153.6+13%	136.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 71.8% less ($430 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 50.0 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 27.2% better value.