GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon PRO W6300

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 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅115.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 81.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌420% higher power demand at 130W vs 25W.

Radeon PRO W6300

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 130W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 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 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon PRO W6300

2022

Why buy it

✅115.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 81.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 130W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌420% higher power demand at 130W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 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 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB better than Radeon PRO W6300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB averages 115.0% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 12,535 vs 5,560 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon PRO W6300 is a 2022 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 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 125.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 8GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is about 24.5% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 115.0% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 125.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 81.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6300 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 $200 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W6300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	130 FPS	101 FPS
medium	113 FPS	89 FPS
high	99 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	89 FPS
medium	96 FPS	75 FPS
high	81 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	43 FPS
medium	57 FPS	40 FPS
high	39 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	245 FPS	160 FPS
medium	211 FPS	127 FPS
high	165 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	106 FPS
medium	135 FPS	81 FPS
high	112 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	54 FPS
medium	74 FPS	41 FPS
high	62 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	564 FPS	250 FPS
medium	451 FPS	200 FPS
high	376 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	188 FPS
medium	338 FPS	150 FPS
high	282 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	125 FPS
medium	226 FPS	100 FPS
high	188 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	56 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
1080p
low	469 FPS	250 FPS
medium	415 FPS	193 FPS
high	336 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	188 FPS
medium	326 FPS	144 FPS
high	237 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	101 FPS
medium	175 FPS	75 FPS
high	152 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	49 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon PRO W6300

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon PRO W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 5,560 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 125.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6300). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2040 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6300) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
G3D Mark Score	12,535+125%	5,560
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+190%	3.133 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2040 MHz+15%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
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 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6300 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 25W — a 135.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (Radeon PRO W6300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6300
TDP	130W	25W-81%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	66°C	—
Perf/Watt	96.4	222.4+131%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6300 launched at $200. The Radeon PRO W6300 costs 19.7% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 27.8 (Radeon PRO W6300) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 80.9% better value.