Radeon HD 6300M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 6300M is positioned at rank #332 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6300M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6300M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8158.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6300M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8158.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8158.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6300M and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon HD 6300M
The Radeon HD 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6300M scores 144 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 8158.3%. The Radeon HD 6300M is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144 | 11,892+8158% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2560+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+368% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 2.5 MB+706% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6300M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6300M draws 186W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 35.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 130W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 235mm |
| Height | — | 124mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 91.5+11338% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | Cayman | GA106 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #598 | #224 |
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