GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • 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 29 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

  • 55.3% more average FPS across 29 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

So, is Radeon RX 6700M better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Yes. Radeon RX 6700M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 55.3% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data, 25.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 10 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 25.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 10 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm 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 RX 6700M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 55.3% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 25.8% 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 RX 6700M 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 RX 6700M?
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 135W), and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6700M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6700M currently gives you 25.8% higher G3D Mark and 55.3% 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
1080p
low109 FPS164 FPS
medium92 FPS146 FPS
high77 FPS127 FPS
ultra45 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS138 FPS
medium81 FPS112 FPS
high59 FPS98 FPS
ultra34 FPS89 FPS
4K
low30 FPS84 FPS
medium28 FPS70 FPS
high19 FPS55 FPS
ultra16 FPS48 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
1080p
low174 FPS392 FPS
medium149 FPS329 FPS
high118 FPS269 FPS
ultra87 FPS223 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS255 FPS
medium106 FPS213 FPS
high83 FPS177 FPS
ultra62 FPS144 FPS
4K
low74 FPS120 FPS
medium62 FPS103 FPS
high48 FPS83 FPS
ultra34 FPS63 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
1080p
low484 FPS609 FPS
medium387 FPS487 FPS
high322 FPS406 FPS
ultra242 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS456 FPS
medium290 FPS365 FPS
high242 FPS304 FPS
ultra181 FPS228 FPS
4K
low242 FPS304 FPS
medium193 FPS243 FPS
high161 FPS203 FPS
ultra121 FPS152 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRadeon RX 6700M
1080p
low243 FPS609 FPS
medium210 FPS487 FPS
high171 FPS406 FPS
ultra144 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS456 FPS
medium166 FPS365 FPS
high131 FPS304 FPS
ultra109 FPS228 FPS
4K
low104 FPS291 FPS
medium87 FPS243 FPS
high69 FPS203 FPS
ultra55 FPS152 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 6700M

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)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M 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 6700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M offers 66.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. 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. Bus width: 96-bit vs 160-bit. 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 GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (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