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 $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 126.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅32.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 126.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅32.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 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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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800M better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 32.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 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?

Radeon RX 6800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6800M is about 140.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 32.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.1% 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 RX 6800M 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 RX 6800M?

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 and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800M currently gives you 6.1% higher G3D Mark and 32.6% 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 RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	130 FPS	175 FPS
medium	113 FPS	155 FPS
high	99 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	144 FPS
medium	96 FPS	117 FPS
high	81 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	87 FPS
medium	57 FPS	73 FPS
high	39 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	245 FPS	421 FPS
medium	211 FPS	353 FPS
high	165 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	272 FPS
medium	135 FPS	227 FPS
high	112 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	127 FPS
medium	74 FPS	109 FPS
high	62 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	564 FPS	598 FPS
medium	451 FPS	479 FPS
high	376 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	449 FPS
medium	338 FPS	359 FPS
high	282 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	299 FPS
medium	226 FPS	239 FPS
high	188 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	150 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Radeon RX 6800M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	469 FPS	598 FPS
medium	415 FPS	479 FPS
high	336 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	449 FPS
medium	326 FPS	359 FPS
high	237 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	299 FPS
medium	175 FPS	239 FPS
high	152 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	150 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon RX 6800M

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 RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the Radeon RX 6800M leads by 6.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	12,535	13,295+6%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2390 MHz+34%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	40+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M 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 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 6800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
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 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	384 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 10.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Radeon RX 6800M
TDP	130W-10%	145W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	66°C-12%	75°C
Perf/Watt	96.4+5%	91.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 126.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).