GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+437.5%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Shared System RAM 15

2,000

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅+437.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,000 vs 10,749).
❌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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

2022

Why buy it

✅+437.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,000 vs 10,749).
❌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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 2,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) 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 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022, 437.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, 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 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 437.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	72 FPS	60 FPS
high	60 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	56 FPS
medium	64 FPS	49 FPS
high	47 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	24 FPS
medium	25 FPS	22 FPS
high	17 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	174 FPS	90 FPS
medium	149 FPS	72 FPS
high	118 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	68 FPS
medium	106 FPS	46 FPS
high	83 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	36 FPS
medium	62 FPS	24 FPS
high	48 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	484 FPS	90 FPS
medium	387 FPS	72 FPS
high	322 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	68 FPS
medium	290 FPS	54 FPS
high	242 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	45 FPS
medium	193 FPS	36 FPS
high	161 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	243 FPS	90 FPS
medium	210 FPS	72 FPS
high	171 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	68 FPS
medium	166 FPS	54 FPS
high	131 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	45 FPS
medium	87 FPS	36 FPS
high	69 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

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 Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 26 2022. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)'s 2,000 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 437.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) uses RDNA 2, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 128 (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
G3D Mark Score	10,749+437%	2,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+1700%	128
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2200 MHz+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)'s 15W — a 129.4% difference. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
TDP	70W	15W-79%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+15%	133.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) launched at $0. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) costs 100+% less ($169 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)) — the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).