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 $210 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 68.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 270mm, a 110mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅23.1% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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124.3% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.
❌68.8% longer card at 270mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 68.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 270mm, a 110mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅23.1% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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124.3% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.
❌68.8% longer card at 270mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.1% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data, 33% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 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 2019 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 RX 5700 is about 124.3% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 23.1% more estimated average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data and 33.0% 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 RX 5700 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 RX 5700?

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, lower power draw (70W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 5700. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 5700 currently gives you 33.0% higher G3D Mark and 23.1% more estimated average FPS across 28 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 RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	109 FPS	149 FPS
medium	92 FPS	132 FPS
high	77 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	129 FPS
medium	81 FPS	105 FPS
high	59 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	76 FPS
medium	28 FPS	64 FPS
high	19 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	174 FPS	262 FPS
medium	149 FPS	220 FPS
high	118 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	159 FPS
medium	106 FPS	133 FPS
high	83 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	87 FPS
medium	62 FPS	73 FPS
high	48 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	484 FPS	643 FPS
medium	387 FPS	515 FPS
high	322 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	482 FPS
medium	290 FPS	386 FPS
high	242 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	322 FPS
medium	193 FPS	257 FPS
high	161 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	243 FPS	427 FPS
medium	210 FPS	358 FPS
high	171 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	357 FPS
medium	166 FPS	302 FPS
high	131 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	193 FPS
medium	87 FPS	155 FPS
high	69 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	115 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 5700

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 RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 5700's 14,296 — the Radeon RX 5700 leads by 33%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	10,749	14,296+33%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	7.949 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1725 MHz+17%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	144+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 166.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	448 GB/s+167%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 88% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-50%	600W
Power Connector	None	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	160mm	270mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+93%	79.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 55.4% less ($210 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 68.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).