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

✅+102.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
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181.7% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$60 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 63.6 vs 88.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 70W vs 35W.

Radeon RX 6300

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $109 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 39.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 88.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 35W instead of 70W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,319 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 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 6300

2022

Why buy it

✅+102.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $109 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 39.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 88.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 35W instead of 70W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
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181.7% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$60 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 63.6 vs 88.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 70W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,319 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 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 6300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 5,319 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 6300 is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 2022, 102.1% 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 3 + AFMF. 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 about 181.7% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $60 MSRP, and you are getting 102.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6300 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, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6300 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 6300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6300 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $60 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 6300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	109 FPS	129 FPS
medium	92 FPS	115 FPS
high	77 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	118 FPS
medium	81 FPS	99 FPS
high	59 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	49 FPS
medium	28 FPS	46 FPS
high	19 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	30 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	174 FPS	158 FPS
medium	149 FPS	124 FPS
high	118 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	104 FPS
medium	106 FPS	81 FPS
high	83 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	53 FPS
medium	62 FPS	41 FPS
high	48 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	484 FPS	239 FPS
medium	387 FPS	191 FPS
high	322 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	180 FPS
medium	290 FPS	144 FPS
high	242 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	120 FPS
medium	193 FPS	96 FPS
high	161 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	243 FPS	239 FPS
medium	210 FPS	191 FPS
high	171 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	180 FPS
medium	166 FPS	144 FPS
high	131 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	108 FPS
medium	87 FPS	81 FPS
high	69 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 6300

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 RX 6300

The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 6300's 5,319 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 102.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (Radeon RX 6300) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
G3D Mark Score	10,749+102%	5,319
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+200%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+84%	3.686 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2400 MHz+63%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72+50%	48
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+820%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18+50%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 6300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 6300 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Bus width: 96-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s+163%	64 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit+200%	32-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 3.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6300
TDP	70W	35W-50%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	160mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+1%	152.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 64.5% less ($109 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 88.7 (Radeon RX 6300) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 39.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).