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 $631 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 221.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 15,841).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅+47.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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373.4% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $631 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 221.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+47.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 15,841).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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373.4% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800S better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800S is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 47.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 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 6800S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 47.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 6800S is about 373.4% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 47.4% 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 6800S 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 6800S?

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 100W), and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800S. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800S currently gives you 47.4% higher G3D Mark. 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 RX 6800S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	109 FPS	166 FPS
medium	92 FPS	146 FPS
high	77 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	140 FPS
medium	81 FPS	113 FPS
high	59 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	84 FPS
medium	28 FPS	71 FPS
high	19 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	174 FPS	292 FPS
medium	149 FPS	242 FPS
high	118 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	184 FPS
medium	106 FPS	150 FPS
high	83 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	100 FPS
medium	62 FPS	81 FPS
high	48 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	484 FPS	713 FPS
medium	387 FPS	570 FPS
high	322 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	535 FPS
medium	290 FPS	428 FPS
high	242 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	356 FPS
medium	193 FPS	285 FPS
high	161 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	178 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	243 FPS	472 FPS
medium	210 FPS	395 FPS
high	171 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	384 FPS
medium	166 FPS	324 FPS
high	131 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	221 FPS
medium	87 FPS	181 FPS
high	69 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	130 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 6800S

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 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the Radeon RX 6800S leads by 47.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	10,749	15,841+47%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2100 MHz+43%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18	32+78%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
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 6800S has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800S offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	256 GB/s+52%
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_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 RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800S
TDP	70W-30%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	158.4+3%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 78.9% less ($631 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 221.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).