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 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $260 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 31.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 160mm instead of 216mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7500 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO W7500

2023

Why buy it

✅38.9% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm 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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153.8% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌35% longer card at 216mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon PRO W7500

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $260 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 31.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 160mm instead of 216mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅38.9% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7500 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 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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153.8% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌35% longer card at 216mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7500 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7500 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 38.9% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data, 23.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2023 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 W7500 is about 153.8% more expensive on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 38.9% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 W7500 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Radeon PRO W7500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon PRO W7500. The trade-off is that Radeon PRO W7500 currently gives you 23.7% higher G3D Mark and 38.9% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W7500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	109 FPS	136 FPS
medium	92 FPS	119 FPS
high	77 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	122 FPS
medium	81 FPS	101 FPS
high	59 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	66 FPS
medium	28 FPS	58 FPS
high	19 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	174 FPS	339 FPS
medium	149 FPS	284 FPS
high	118 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	212 FPS
medium	106 FPS	179 FPS
high	83 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	99 FPS
medium	62 FPS	83 FPS
high	48 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	484 FPS	598 FPS
medium	387 FPS	479 FPS
high	322 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	414 FPS
medium	290 FPS	356 FPS
high	242 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	299 FPS
medium	193 FPS	239 FPS
high	161 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	141 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon PRO W7500

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low	243 FPS	522 FPS
medium	210 FPS	453 FPS
high	171 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	425 FPS
medium	166 FPS	359 FPS
high	131 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	267 FPS
medium	87 FPS	239 FPS
high	69 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	150 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon PRO W7500

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.

Radeon PRO W7500

The Radeon PRO W7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,298 points. Launch price was $429.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon PRO W7500's 13,298 — the Radeon PRO W7500 leads by 23.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7500 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W7500). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.19 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7500). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1700 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W7500) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
G3D Mark Score	10,749	13,298+24%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	12.19 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1700 MHz+16%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	112+56%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18	28+56%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
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 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7500 has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W7500 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7500). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon PRO W7500's 70W — a 0% difference. The Radeon PRO W7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7500). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 216mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon PRO W7500
TDP	70W	70W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	216mm
Height	—	115mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	190.0+24%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7500 launched at $429. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 60.6% less ($260 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 31.0 (Radeon PRO W7500) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 105.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).