Radeon Pro SSG vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro SSG
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro SSG lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $1,500 for the Radeon Pro SSG, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 721% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+721%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($179) |
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 Pro SSG and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Radeon Pro SSG
The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro SSG scores 10,972 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB reaches 10,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro SSG is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1470 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,972+2% | 10,749 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+78% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS+27% | 6.774 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1470 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+256% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 2.3 MB+130% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro SSG comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+33% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro SSG draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 115.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 70W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 267mm | 160mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.2 | 153.6+264% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 and now averages $179. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 88.1% less ($1321 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 723.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6999 | $169-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $179-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 60.1+723% |
| Codename | Fiji | GA107 |
| Release | July 26 2016 | February 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #249 | #252 |
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