GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+821.9%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Shared System RAM 15

1,166

0.0%

Radeon R5 M430

Radeon R7 A365

Radeon HD 4770

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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

✅+821.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 718.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,166 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅+821.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 718.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,166 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,166 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 2020, 821.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 12.7% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 821.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,166 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	109 FPS	52 FPS
medium	92 FPS	42 FPS
high	77 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	39 FPS
medium	81 FPS	31 FPS
high	59 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	26 FPS
medium	28 FPS	21 FPS
high	19 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	174 FPS	52 FPS
medium	149 FPS	42 FPS
high	118 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	39 FPS
medium	106 FPS	31 FPS
high	83 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	26 FPS
medium	62 FPS	21 FPS
high	48 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	484 FPS	52 FPS
medium	387 FPS	42 FPS
high	322 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	39 FPS
medium	290 FPS	31 FPS
high	242 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	26 FPS
medium	193 FPS	21 FPS
high	161 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	243 FPS	52 FPS
medium	210 FPS	42 FPS
high	171 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	39 FPS
medium	166 FPS	31 FPS
high	131 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	26 FPS
medium	87 FPS	21 FPS
high	69 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	13 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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 1,166 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 821.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
G3D Mark Score	10,749+822%	1,166
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+350%	512
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2100 MHz+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 129.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
TDP	70W	15W-79%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+98%	77.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C costs 11.2% less ($19 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.8 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 715.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).