GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+78.8%

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS

4 GB 100

6,012

0.0%

Radeon RX 560X

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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

✅+78.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $431 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 534.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,012 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) 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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255% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅+78.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $431 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 534.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,012 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) 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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255% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 78.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2022, 78.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $431 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 78.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 534.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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 $600 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	109 FPS	126 FPS
medium	92 FPS	113 FPS
high	77 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	108 FPS
medium	81 FPS	92 FPS
high	59 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	58 FPS
medium	28 FPS	52 FPS
high	19 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	174 FPS	271 FPS
medium	149 FPS	216 FPS
high	118 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	179 FPS
medium	106 FPS	148 FPS
high	83 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	96 FPS
medium	62 FPS	79 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	484 FPS	271 FPS
medium	387 FPS	216 FPS
high	322 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	203 FPS
medium	290 FPS	162 FPS
high	242 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	135 FPS
medium	193 FPS	108 FPS
high	161 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	243 FPS	271 FPS
medium	210 FPS	216 FPS
high	171 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	203 FPS
medium	166 FPS	162 FPS
high	131 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	129 FPS
medium	87 FPS	102 FPS
high	69 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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: 6,012 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 6,012 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 78.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 32 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score	10,749+79%	6,012
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)

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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 Ryzen 7 6800HS has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP	70W-30%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+156%	60.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 71.8% less ($431 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 536% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).