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 $1,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 960.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 6.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 158W, a 88W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO V710 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO V710

2024

Why buy it

✅65.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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1083.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌125.7% higher power demand at 158W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO V710

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 960.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 6.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 158W, a 88W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅65.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO V710 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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1083.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌125.7% higher power demand at 158W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO V710 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO V710 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 65.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 11.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon PRO V710 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 11.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

Radeon PRO V710 is about 1083.4% more expensive on MSRP at $2,000 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 65.5% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.6% 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, Radeon PRO V710 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, Radeon PRO V710 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

Radeon PRO V710 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	85 FPS	174 FPS
medium	72 FPS	155 FPS
high	60 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	144 FPS
medium	64 FPS	117 FPS
high	47 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	90 FPS
medium	25 FPS	76 FPS
high	17 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	53 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO V710

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	174 FPS	508 FPS
medium	149 FPS	416 FPS
high	118 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	341 FPS
medium	106 FPS	277 FPS
high	83 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	161 FPS
medium	62 FPS	135 FPS
high	48 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	91 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO V710

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	484 FPS	540 FPS
medium	387 FPS	432 FPS
high	322 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	405 FPS
medium	290 FPS	324 FPS
high	242 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	270 FPS
medium	193 FPS	216 FPS
high	161 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	135 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO V710

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	243 FPS	540 FPS
medium	210 FPS	432 FPS
high	171 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	405 FPS
medium	166 FPS	324 FPS
high	131 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	270 FPS
medium	87 FPS	216 FPS
high	69 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	135 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon PRO V710

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 V710

The Radeon PRO V710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 3 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1900 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 158W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO V710's 12,000 — the Radeon PRO V710 leads by 11.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO V710 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,456 (Radeon PRO V710). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 27.65 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO V710). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 54 (Radeon PRO V710) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
G3D Mark Score	10,749	12,000+12%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	3456+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	27.65 TFLOPS+308%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2000 MHz+36%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	216+200%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18	54+200%

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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 V710 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
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 V710 has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO V710 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO V710). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO V710). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO V710).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
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 PRO V710's 158W — a 77.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO V710). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO V710
TDP	70W-56%	158W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+102%	75.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO V710 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 91.5% less ($1831 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.0 (Radeon PRO V710) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 960% better value.