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 $410 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 38.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 250W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 240mm, a 80mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅112.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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242.6% HIGHER MSRP
$579 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.
❌50% longer card at 240mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $410 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 38.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 250W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 240mm, a 80mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅112.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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242.6% HIGHER MSRP
$579 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.
❌50% longer card at 240mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 6800 averages 112.6% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,056 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 6800 is a 2020 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 2020 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 6800 is about 242.6% more expensive on MSRP at $579 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 112.6% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 105.2% 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 6800 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 6800?

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 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800 currently gives you 105.2% higher G3D Mark and 112.6% 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 RX 6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	109 FPS	221 FPS
medium	92 FPS	203 FPS
high	77 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	200 FPS
medium	81 FPS	167 FPS
high	59 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	135 FPS
medium	28 FPS	114 FPS
high	19 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	174 FPS	508 FPS
medium	149 FPS	436 FPS
high	118 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	338 FPS
medium	106 FPS	283 FPS
high	83 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	144 FPS
medium	62 FPS	124 FPS
high	48 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	484 FPS	901 FPS
medium	387 FPS	734 FPS
high	322 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	691 FPS
medium	290 FPS	557 FPS
high	242 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	482 FPS
medium	193 FPS	391 FPS
high	161 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	243 FPS	641 FPS
medium	210 FPS	547 FPS
high	171 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	434 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	536 FPS
medium	166 FPS	462 FPS
high	131 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	343 FPS
medium	87 FPS	306 FPS
high	69 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	243 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 6800

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 6800

The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 6800's 22,056 — the Radeon RX 6800 leads by 105.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
G3D Mark Score	10,749	22,056+105%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+139%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2105 MHz+43%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	240+233%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	60+233%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 204.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the Radeon RX 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	512 GB/s+205%
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
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 RX 6800). 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 RX 6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
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 RX 6800's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6800
TDP	70W-72%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	160mm	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+74%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 70.8% less ($410 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 38.1 (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 66.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).