GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 7500

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

✅+473.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 677.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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.
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35.5% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅+473.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 677.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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.
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35.5% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 7500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,873 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 7500 is a 2021 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 2021, 473.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $60 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 473.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 677.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 7500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7500 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 $229 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 RX 7500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	85 FPS	84 FPS
medium	72 FPS	67 FPS
high	60 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	63 FPS
medium	64 FPS	51 FPS
high	47 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	42 FPS
medium	25 FPS	34 FPS
high	17 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	174 FPS	84 FPS
medium	149 FPS	67 FPS
high	118 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	63 FPS
medium	106 FPS	51 FPS
high	83 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	42 FPS
medium	62 FPS	34 FPS
high	48 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	484 FPS	84 FPS
medium	387 FPS	67 FPS
high	322 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	63 FPS
medium	290 FPS	51 FPS
high	242 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	42 FPS
medium	193 FPS	34 FPS
high	161 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	243 FPS	84 FPS
medium	210 FPS	67 FPS
high	171 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	63 FPS
medium	166 FPS	51 FPS
high	131 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	42 FPS
medium	87 FPS	34 FPS
high	69 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	21 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 7500

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 7500

The Radeon RX 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,873 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 7500's 1,873 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 473.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7500 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 7500). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7500). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 36 (Radeon RX 7500) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
G3D Mark Score	10,749+474%	1,873
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+67%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2450 MHz+67%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7500 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 7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
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 7500 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 216 GB/s (Radeon RX 7500) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7500. Bus width: 96-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 7500) — the Radeon RX 7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	216 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	96-bit	96-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 7500's 175W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 7500). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7500
TDP	70W-60%	175W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+1336%	10.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7500 launched at $229. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 26.2% less ($60 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.2 (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 675.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).