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 $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 239% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 120W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 13,113).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅+22% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm 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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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 120W vs 70W.
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 239% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 120W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+22% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 13,113).
❌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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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 120W vs 70W.
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6600X better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22% 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 W6600X is about 313.6% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 22.0% 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 W6600X 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 W6600X?

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 120W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon PRO W6600X. The trade-off is that Radeon PRO W6600X currently gives you 22.0% 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 W6600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	109 FPS	167 FPS
medium	92 FPS	148 FPS
high	77 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	140 FPS
medium	81 FPS	113 FPS
high	59 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	84 FPS
medium	28 FPS	71 FPS
high	19 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	50 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	174 FPS	356 FPS
medium	149 FPS	291 FPS
high	118 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	215 FPS
medium	106 FPS	179 FPS
high	83 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	105 FPS
medium	62 FPS	87 FPS
high	48 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	484 FPS	590 FPS
medium	387 FPS	472 FPS
high	322 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	443 FPS
medium	290 FPS	354 FPS
high	242 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	295 FPS
medium	193 FPS	236 FPS
high	161 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	243 FPS	590 FPS
medium	210 FPS	472 FPS
high	171 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	443 FPS
medium	166 FPS	354 FPS
high	131 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	293 FPS
medium	87 FPS	236 FPS
high	69 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon PRO W6600X

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 W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the Radeon PRO W6600X leads by 22%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score	10,749	13,113+22%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	10.15 TFLOPS+50%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2479 MHz+69%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18	32+78%

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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 W6600X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 W6600X has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600X 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 W6600X) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600X. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). 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 (Radeon PRO W6600X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 52.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP	70W-42%	120W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+41%	109.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 75.8% less ($530 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 238.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).