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

✅+9.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 90W.

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅0.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 90W instead of 130W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,407 vs 12,535).
❌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 0 vs 50.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅+9.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅0.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 90W instead of 130W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 90W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,407 vs 12,535).
❌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 0 vs 50.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB better than Radeon PRO W6600M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2021, 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, 9.9% more raw performance headroom, 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?

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6600M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600M 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 an unclear 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 W6600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	130 FPS	140 FPS
medium	113 FPS	118 FPS
high	99 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	112 FPS
medium	96 FPS	92 FPS
high	81 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	50 FPS
medium	57 FPS	43 FPS
high	39 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	245 FPS	243 FPS
medium	211 FPS	206 FPS
high	165 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	170 FPS
medium	135 FPS	142 FPS
high	112 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	93 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	62 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	564 FPS	513 FPS
medium	451 FPS	411 FPS
high	376 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	385 FPS
medium	338 FPS	308 FPS
high	282 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	257 FPS
medium	226 FPS	205 FPS
high	188 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	128 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	469 FPS	262 FPS
medium	415 FPS	231 FPS
high	336 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	199 FPS
medium	326 FPS	176 FPS
high	237 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	117 FPS
medium	175 FPS	99 FPS
high	152 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	60 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 W6600M

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 W6600M

The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 11,407 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 9.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2034 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600M) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
G3D Mark Score	12,535+10%	11,407
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+25%	7.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2034 MHz+14%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	28+40%

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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 W6600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 W6600M
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 W6600M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M). 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 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 90W — a 36.4% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon PRO W6600M
TDP	130W	90W-31%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	66°C-18%	80°C
Perf/Watt	96.4	126.7+31%