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 $2,030 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 796.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,199 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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 15,597).

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅+45.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.

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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1201.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,030 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 796.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,199 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

✅+45.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 15,597).

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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1201.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega II is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,597 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro Vega II is a 2019 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2019, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro Vega II is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro Vega II is about 1201.2% more expensive on MSRP at $2,199 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 45.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Radeon Pro Vega II?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 475W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro Vega II. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro Vega II currently gives you 45.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Vega II Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	85 FPS	145 FPS
medium	72 FPS	135 FPS
high	60 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	128 FPS
medium	64 FPS	109 FPS
high	47 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	60 FPS
medium	25 FPS	53 FPS
high	17 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	174 FPS	396 FPS
medium	149 FPS	333 FPS
high	118 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	215 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	253 FPS
medium	106 FPS	216 FPS
high	83 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	118 FPS
medium	62 FPS	98 FPS
high	48 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	64 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Pro Vega II

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	484 FPS	687 FPS
medium	387 FPS	561 FPS
high	322 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	520 FPS
medium	290 FPS	421 FPS
high	242 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	315 FPS
medium	193 FPS	270 FPS
high	161 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	174 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon Pro Vega II

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	243 FPS	387 FPS
medium	210 FPS	323 FPS
high	171 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	292 FPS
medium	166 FPS	246 FPS
high	131 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	172 FPS
medium	87 FPS	153 FPS
high	69 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	111 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 Vega II

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 Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 15,597 — the Radeon Pro Vega II leads by 45.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
G3D Mark Score	10,749	15,597+45%
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	14.09 TFLOPS+108%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1720 MHz+17%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	256+256%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+130%	1 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
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 Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 414.3% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 96-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	864 GB/s+414%
Bus Width	96-bit	384-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	UVD 7.2
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 Vega II's 475W — a 148.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
TDP	70W-85%	475W
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+368%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 92.3% less ($2030 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 795.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).