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 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅147.9% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

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 180W, a 110W reduction.

Why buy it

✅147.9% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

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).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900M better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7900M averages 147.9% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,385 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7900M is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon RX 7900M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 108.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 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 5nm 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 7900M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 147.9% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 108.3% 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 7900M 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 7900M?

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 180W), and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 7900M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 7900M currently gives you 108.3% higher G3D Mark and 147.9% 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	109 FPS	223 FPS
medium	92 FPS	207 FPS
high	77 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	202 FPS
medium	81 FPS	171 FPS
high	59 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	137 FPS
medium	28 FPS	115 FPS
high	19 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	174 FPS	576 FPS
medium	149 FPS	480 FPS
high	118 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	393 FPS
medium	106 FPS	326 FPS
high	83 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	194 FPS
medium	62 FPS	164 FPS
high	48 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	113 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7900M

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	484 FPS	938 FPS
medium	387 FPS	769 FPS
high	322 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	709 FPS
medium	290 FPS	583 FPS
high	242 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	495 FPS
medium	193 FPS	403 FPS
high	161 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	252 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7900M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	243 FPS	765 FPS
medium	210 FPS	653 FPS
high	171 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	640 FPS
medium	166 FPS	549 FPS
high	131 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	435 FPS
medium	87 FPS	379 FPS
high	69 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	252 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7900M

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 7900M

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 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 108.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score	10,749	22,385+108%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	4608+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	38.52 TFLOPS+469%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2090 MHz+42%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	72	288+300%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	72+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
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 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 242.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	576 GB/s+243%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 88% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7900M
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-9%	330W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+23%	124.4