GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RADEON HD6410D

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

✅+2441.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 426.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 12.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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 HD6410D

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $134 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (423 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

RADEON HD6410D

2023

Why buy it

✅+2441.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 426.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 12.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $134 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅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 (423 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than RADEON HD6410D?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 423 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RADEON HD6410D is a 2023 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 2023, 2441.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 about 382.9% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $35 MSRP, and you are getting 2441.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 426.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RADEON HD6410D still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RADEON HD6410D 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 $35 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 HD6410D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	85 FPS	19 FPS
medium	72 FPS	15 FPS
high	60 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	14 FPS
medium	64 FPS	11 FPS
high	47 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	9 FPS
medium	25 FPS	6 FPS
high	17 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	174 FPS	19 FPS
medium	149 FPS	13 FPS
high	118 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	7 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	9 FPS
medium	106 FPS	4 FPS
high	83 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	3 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	3 FPS
medium	62 FPS	2 FPS
high	48 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	484 FPS	19 FPS
medium	387 FPS	15 FPS
high	322 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	14 FPS
medium	290 FPS	11 FPS
high	242 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	10 FPS
medium	193 FPS	8 FPS
high	161 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	5 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	243 FPS	19 FPS
medium	210 FPS	15 FPS
high	171 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	9 FPS
medium	166 FPS	7 FPS
high	131 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	7 FPS
medium	87 FPS	5 FPS
high	69 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	4 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and RADEON HD6410D

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 HD6410D

The RADEON HD6410D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 423 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the RADEON HD6410D's 423 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 2441.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RADEON HD6410D uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 128 (RADEON HD6410D). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6410D). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2 (RADEON HD6410D) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
G3D Mark Score	10,749+2441%	423
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304+1700%	128
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+1103%	0.5632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2200 MHz+50%
ROPs	32+700%	4
TMUs	72+800%	8
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+7567%	0.03 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18+800%	2

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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 HD6410D relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
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 HD6410D has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the RADEON HD6410D's 15W — a 129.4% difference. The RADEON HD6410D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (RADEON HD6410D). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RADEON HD6410D
TDP	70W	15W-79%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+445%	28.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the RADEON HD6410D launched at $35. The RADEON HD6410D costs 79.3% less ($134 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (RADEON HD6410D) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 425.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).