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 $3,830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 801.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 295W, a 225W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7900 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅183.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 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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2266.3% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌321.4% higher power demand at 295W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 801.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 295W, a 225W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅183.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 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 W7900 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7900 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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2266.3% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌321.4% higher power demand at 295W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7900 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7900 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon PRO W7900 averages 183.6% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,211 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W7900 is a 2023 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?

Radeon PRO W7900 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 162.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 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 W7900 is about 2266.3% more expensive on MSRP at $3,999 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 183.6% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 162.5% 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 W7900 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 W7900?

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 295W), and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon PRO W7900. The trade-off is that Radeon PRO W7900 currently gives you 162.5% higher G3D Mark and 183.6% 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 W7900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	109 FPS	262 FPS
medium	92 FPS	242 FPS
high	77 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	246 FPS
medium	81 FPS	205 FPS
high	59 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	174 FPS
medium	28 FPS	145 FPS
high	19 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	174 FPS	813 FPS
medium	149 FPS	639 FPS
high	118 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	617 FPS
medium	106 FPS	495 FPS
high	83 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	307 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	320 FPS
medium	62 FPS	256 FPS
high	48 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	191 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W7900

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	484 FPS	945 FPS
medium	387 FPS	775 FPS
high	322 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	714 FPS
medium	290 FPS	587 FPS
high	242 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	498 FPS
medium	193 FPS	412 FPS
high	161 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	292 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W7900

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	243 FPS	946 FPS
medium	210 FPS	801 FPS
high	171 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	714 FPS
medium	166 FPS	604 FPS
high	131 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	505 FPS
medium	87 FPS	437 FPS
high	69 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	317 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 W7900

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 W7900

The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 28,211 — the Radeon PRO W7900 leads by 162.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7900 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2495 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 96 (Radeon PRO W7900) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
G3D Mark Score	10,749	28,211+162%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	6144+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	61.32 TFLOPS+805%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2495 MHz+70%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	72	384+433%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	96+433%

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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 W7900 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
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 W7900 has 48 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 700% 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 W7900) — a 414.3% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900. Bus width: 96-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7900) — the Radeon PRO W7900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	48 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	864 GB/s+414%
Bus Width	96-bit	384-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900). 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 W7900
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 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900). 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 W7900).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
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 W7900's 295W — a 123.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 750W (Radeon PRO W7900). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7900
TDP	70W-76%	295W
Recommended PSU	300W-60%	750W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+61%	95.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 95.8% less ($3830 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 795.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).