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

✅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).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 90W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600M across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅24.1% more average FPS across 29 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 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 90W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅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).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 90W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅24.1% more average FPS across 29 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 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600M across 29 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.
❌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 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 90W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6600M better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 24.1% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2024, 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 2021 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon PRO W6600M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 24.1% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon PRO W6600M 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.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Radeon PRO W6600M?

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 90W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon PRO W6600M. The trade-off is that Radeon PRO W6600M currently gives you 6.1% higher G3D Mark and 24.1% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 W6600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	109 FPS	140 FPS
medium	92 FPS	118 FPS
high	77 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	112 FPS
medium	81 FPS	92 FPS
high	59 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	50 FPS
medium	28 FPS	43 FPS
high	19 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	174 FPS	243 FPS
medium	149 FPS	206 FPS
high	118 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	170 FPS
medium	106 FPS	142 FPS
high	83 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	93 FPS
medium	62 FPS	78 FPS
high	48 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	484 FPS	513 FPS
medium	387 FPS	411 FPS
high	322 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	385 FPS
medium	290 FPS	308 FPS
high	242 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	257 FPS
medium	193 FPS	205 FPS
high	161 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	128 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	243 FPS	262 FPS
medium	210 FPS	231 FPS
high	171 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	199 FPS
medium	166 FPS	176 FPS
high	131 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	117 FPS
medium	87 FPS	99 FPS
high	69 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	60 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 W6600M

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 W6600M

The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 11,407 — the Radeon PRO W6600M leads by 6.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2034 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600M) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
G3D Mark Score	10,749	11,407+6%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	7.29 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2034 MHz+38%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	112+56%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18	28+56%

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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 W6600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 W6600M has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600M) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600M. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	224 GB/s+33%
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 W6600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 90W — a 25% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
TDP	70W-22%	90W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+21%	126.7