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

✅65.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $131 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 167.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB 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.
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77.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Pro 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅65.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $131 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 167.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB 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.
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77.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon Pro 5300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 65.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 50.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2020, 50.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 $131 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 65.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 50.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 167.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5300 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 $300 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 Pro 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	85 FPS	78 FPS
medium	72 FPS	68 FPS
high	60 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	71 FPS
medium	64 FPS	61 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	26 FPS
medium	25 FPS	24 FPS
high	17 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Pro 5300

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	174 FPS	118 FPS
medium	149 FPS	82 FPS
high	118 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	78 FPS
medium	106 FPS	47 FPS
high	83 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	37 FPS
medium	62 FPS	25 FPS
high	48 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Pro 5300

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	484 FPS	321 FPS
medium	387 FPS	256 FPS
high	322 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	240 FPS
medium	290 FPS	192 FPS
high	242 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	157 FPS
medium	193 FPS	128 FPS
high	161 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Pro 5300

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	243 FPS	141 FPS
medium	210 FPS	113 FPS
high	171 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	104 FPS
medium	166 FPS	85 FPS
high	131 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	59 FPS
medium	87 FPS	47 FPS
high	69 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	29 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Pro 5300

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon Pro 5300

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 Pro 5300

The Radeon Pro 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 7,125 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 50.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
G3D Mark Score	10,749+51%	7,125
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+80%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+60%	4.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1650 MHz+12%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72	80+11%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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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 Pro 5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
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 Pro 5300 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
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 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 85W — a 19.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro 5300
TDP	70W-18%	85W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+83%	83.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5300 launched at $300. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 43.7% less ($131 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 23.8 (Radeon Pro 5300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 167.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).