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 $580 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 300W, a 230W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 304mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 32,587).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅+203.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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343.2% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 43.5 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌328.6% higher power demand at 300W vs 70W.
❌90% longer card at 304mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $580 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 300W, a 230W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 304mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+203.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 32,587).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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343.2% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 43.5 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌328.6% higher power demand at 300W vs 70W.
❌90% longer card at 304mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 32,587 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, 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 5070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 203.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 5070 Ti is about 343.2% more expensive on MSRP at $749 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 203.2% 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 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	109 FPS	227 FPS
medium	92 FPS	213 FPS
high	77 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	201 FPS
medium	81 FPS	170 FPS
high	59 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	136 FPS
medium	28 FPS	115 FPS
high	19 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	174 FPS	719 FPS
medium	149 FPS	583 FPS
high	118 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	540 FPS
medium	106 FPS	441 FPS
high	83 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	259 FPS
medium	62 FPS	214 FPS
high	48 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	484 FPS	939 FPS
medium	387 FPS	757 FPS
high	322 FPS	670 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	727 FPS
medium	290 FPS	585 FPS
high	242 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	434 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	503 FPS
medium	193 FPS	409 FPS
high	161 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	284 FPS	889 FPS
medium	244 FPS	769 FPS
high	204 FPS	680 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	697 FPS
medium	188 FPS	592 FPS
high	153 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	486 FPS
medium	99 FPS	420 FPS
high	83 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	337 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 5070 Ti

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 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by 203.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 72 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	10,749	32,587+203%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	8960+289%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	43.94 TFLOPS+549%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2452 MHz+67%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	280+289%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	8.8 MB+283%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	70+289%
Tensor Cores	72	280+289%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5070 Ti has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 433.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	896 GB/s+433%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
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 5070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 124.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 160mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	70W-77%	300W
Recommended PSU	300W-60%	750W
Power Connector	None	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	160mm	304mm
Height	—	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-15%	88 C
Perf/Watt	153.6+41%	108.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 77.4% less ($580 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 46.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).