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

✅+386.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 473% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 11.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,209 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB 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 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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17.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2019

Why buy it

✅+386.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 473% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 11.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,209 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB 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 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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17.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon Pro WX 3200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 2,209 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro WX 3200 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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, 386.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $30 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 386.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 473%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro WX 3200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 3200 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $199 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 WX 3200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low	109 FPS	53 FPS
medium	92 FPS	34 FPS
high	77 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	36 FPS
medium	81 FPS	22 FPS
high	59 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	11 FPS
medium	28 FPS	7 FPS
high	19 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low	174 FPS	83 FPS
medium	149 FPS	51 FPS
high	118 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	25 FPS
medium	106 FPS	18 FPS
high	83 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	7 FPS
medium	62 FPS	5 FPS
high	48 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low	484 FPS	99 FPS
medium	387 FPS	80 FPS
high	322 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	75 FPS
medium	290 FPS	60 FPS
high	242 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	50 FPS
medium	193 FPS	40 FPS
high	161 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	25 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low	243 FPS	99 FPS
medium	210 FPS	80 FPS
high	171 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	75 FPS
medium	166 FPS	60 FPS
high	131 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	50 FPS
medium	87 FPS	40 FPS
high	69 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	25 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 WX 3200

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 WX 3200

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1082 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,209 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 2,209 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 386.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
G3D Mark Score	10,749+387%	2,209
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+260%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+389%	1.385 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72+125%	32
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+1337%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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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 WX 3200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
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 WX 3200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 65W — a 7.4% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 82°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Pro WX 3200
TDP	70W	65W-7%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-9%	82°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+352%	34.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 15.1% less ($30 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 473% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).