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 $2,080 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 605.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 250W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 20,270).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅+88.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 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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1230.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,080 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 605.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 250W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+88.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 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 20,270).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 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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1230.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6800 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6800 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,270 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W6800 is a 2021 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 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 W6800 is about 1230.8% more expensive on MSRP at $2,249 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 88.6% 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 W6800 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 W6800?

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 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon PRO W6800. The trade-off is that Radeon PRO W6800 currently gives you 88.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 W6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	109 FPS	273 FPS
medium	92 FPS	258 FPS
high	77 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	249 FPS
medium	81 FPS	209 FPS
high	59 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	145 FPS
medium	28 FPS	122 FPS
high	19 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	174 FPS	555 FPS
medium	149 FPS	472 FPS
high	118 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	313 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	370 FPS
medium	106 FPS	302 FPS
high	83 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	153 FPS
medium	62 FPS	129 FPS
high	48 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	86 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6800

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	484 FPS	912 FPS
medium	387 FPS	730 FPS
high	322 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	684 FPS
medium	290 FPS	547 FPS
high	242 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	456 FPS
medium	193 FPS	365 FPS
high	161 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	228 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6800

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	243 FPS	745 FPS
medium	210 FPS	609 FPS
high	171 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	611 FPS
medium	166 FPS	508 FPS
high	131 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	392 FPS
medium	87 FPS	339 FPS
high	69 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	228 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W6800

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon PRO W6800

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 W6800

The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 20,270 — the Radeon PRO W6800 leads by 88.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
G3D Mark Score	10,749	20,270+89%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	17.82 TFLOPS+163%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2320 MHz+58%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	240+233%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	60+233%

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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 W6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
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 W6800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) — a 242.9% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) — the Radeon PRO W6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	576 GB/s+243%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). 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 (Radeon PRO W6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W6800
TDP	70W-72%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+89%	81.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 92.5% less ($2080 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 606.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).