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 $5,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1634.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅74.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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2309.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1634.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅74.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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2309.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6900X better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 74.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 38.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. 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 W6900X is about 2309.6% more expensive on MSRP at $6,000 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 74.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 38.9% 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 W6900X 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 W6900X?

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, lower power draw (130W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro W6900X. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro W6900X currently gives you 38.9% higher G3D Mark and 74.7% 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 W6900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	130 FPS	258 FPS
medium	113 FPS	235 FPS
high	99 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	242 FPS
medium	96 FPS	200 FPS
high	81 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	171 FPS
medium	57 FPS	143 FPS
high	39 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	245 FPS	564 FPS
medium	211 FPS	467 FPS
high	165 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	370 FPS
medium	135 FPS	303 FPS
high	112 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	160 FPS
medium	74 FPS	135 FPS
high	62 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	88 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	564 FPS	784 FPS
medium	451 FPS	627 FPS
high	376 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	588 FPS
medium	338 FPS	470 FPS
high	282 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	392 FPS
medium	226 FPS	313 FPS
high	188 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	469 FPS	684 FPS
medium	415 FPS	565 FPS
high	336 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	561 FPS
medium	326 FPS	468 FPS
high	237 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	363 FPS
medium	175 FPS	313 FPS
high	152 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	196 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 W6900X

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 W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 17,413 — the Radeon Pro W6900X leads by 38.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score	12,535	17,413+39%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	5120+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	22.02 TFLOPS+142%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2150 MHz+21%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	80	320+300%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+150%	1 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	80+300%

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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 W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the Radeon Pro W6900X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). 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 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon Pro W6900X
TDP	130W-57%	300W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	66°C-18%	80°C
Perf/Watt	96.4+66%	58.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 95.9% less ($5751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 1634.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).