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

✅+174.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 143.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 26.1 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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅+174.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 143.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 26.1 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).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 3,922 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is a 2018 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 2018, 174.1% 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 174.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,922 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 M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	85 FPS	76 FPS
medium	72 FPS	65 FPS
high	60 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	68 FPS
medium	64 FPS	58 FPS
high	47 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	24 FPS
medium	25 FPS	23 FPS
high	17 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	15 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 M GL / 870
1080p
low	174 FPS	110 FPS
medium	149 FPS	76 FPS
high	118 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	75 FPS
medium	106 FPS	45 FPS
high	83 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	34 FPS
medium	62 FPS	23 FPS
high	48 FPS	18 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 M GL / 870
1080p
low	484 FPS	176 FPS
medium	387 FPS	141 FPS
high	322 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	132 FPS
medium	290 FPS	106 FPS
high	242 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	88 FPS
medium	193 FPS	71 FPS
high	161 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	243 FPS	128 FPS
medium	210 FPS	104 FPS
high	171 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	97 FPS
medium	166 FPS	80 FPS
high	131 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	57 FPS
medium	87 FPS	45 FPS
high	69 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	27 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 M GL / 870

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 M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 3,922 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 174.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	10,749+174%	3,922
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+80%	1280
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+45%	1011 MHz

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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 M GL / 870 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 M GL / 870
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 M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 6.7% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 96-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	96-bit	1024-bit+967%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 7.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	70W	65W-7%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	153.6+155%	60.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 costs 11.2% less ($19 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 143.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).