GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon 8060S

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GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Radeon 8060S

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon 8060S Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

0.0%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

17,989

+67.4%

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon 8060S FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon 8060S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $631 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 182.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 22.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon 8060S across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌27.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅4.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 55W instead of 70W, a 15W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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373.4% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.5 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon 8060S is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 67.4% in PassMark G3D (17,989 vs 10,749), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $631 cheaper on MSRP at $169 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 182.9% (63.6 vs 22.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon 8060S still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon 8060S Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon 8060S's 17,989 — the Radeon 8060S leads by 67.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	10,749	17,989+67%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+119%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2900 MHz+97%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	160+122%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	40+122%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 8060S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon 8060S
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 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon 8060S. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and System Shared on the Radeon 8060S. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	256 GB/s (Max)+52%
Bus Width	96-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon 8060S
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 24% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon 8060S
TDP	70W	55W-21%
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	327.1+113%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB was 78.9% cheaper ($631 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 182.7% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 8060S (2025 vs 2024).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon 8060S
MSRP	$169-79%	$800
Performance per Dollar	63.6+183%	22.5
Codename	GA107	Strix Halo
Release	February 2 2024	January 6 2025
Ranking	#252	#98

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