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

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 168.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅16.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 168.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅16.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6600X better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 16.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.6% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2021 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 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon PRO W6600X is about 180.7% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 16.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon PRO W6600X is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 8GB make more sense than Radeon PRO W6600X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon PRO W6600X. The trade-off is that Radeon PRO W6600X currently gives you 4.6% higher G3D Mark and 16.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 W6600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	130 FPS	167 FPS
medium	113 FPS	148 FPS
high	99 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	140 FPS
medium	96 FPS	113 FPS
high	81 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	84 FPS
medium	57 FPS	71 FPS
high	39 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	50 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	245 FPS	356 FPS
medium	211 FPS	291 FPS
high	165 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	215 FPS
medium	135 FPS	179 FPS
high	112 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	105 FPS
medium	74 FPS	87 FPS
high	62 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	564 FPS	590 FPS
medium	451 FPS	472 FPS
high	376 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	443 FPS
medium	338 FPS	354 FPS
high	282 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	295 FPS
medium	226 FPS	236 FPS
high	188 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	469 FPS	590 FPS
medium	415 FPS	472 FPS
high	336 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	443 FPS
medium	326 FPS	354 FPS
high	237 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	293 FPS
medium	175 FPS	236 FPS
high	152 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon PRO W6600X

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 W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 and the Radeon PRO W6600X reaches 13,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score	12,535	13,113+5%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	10.15 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2479 MHz+40%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	32+60%

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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 W6600X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 8% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP	130W	120W-8%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C-12%	75°C
Perf/Watt	96.4	109.3+13%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 64.4% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 167.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).