GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6700M Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6700M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6700M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Draws 70W instead of 135W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

  • 59.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 66.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
  • 92.9% higher power demand at 135W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX 6700M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 59.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 25.8% in PassMark G3D (13,525 vs 10,749), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6700M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 10 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 8nm, and 36 vs 18 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 6700M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6700M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 13,525 — the Radeon RX 6700M leads by 25.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 72 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score
10,749
13,525+26%
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS
11.06 TFLOPS+63%
Boost Clock
1470 MHz
2400 MHz+63%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
72
144+100%
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+360%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
18
36+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 6700M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700M carries 10 GB. Radeon RX 6700M gives you 66.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 90.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 160-bit on the Radeon RX 6700M. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700M) — the Radeon RX 6700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
10 GB+67%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
168 GB/s
320 GB/s+90%
Bus Width
96-bit
160-bit+67%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). 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 RX 6700M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
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 RX 6700M's 135W — a 63.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
TDP
70W-48%
135W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
160mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+53%
100.2
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
MSRP
$169
Codename
GA107
Navi 22
Release
February 2 2024
May 31 2021
Ranking
#252
#183

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