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 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6850M across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6850M

2022

Why buy it

✅16.7% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon RX 6850M

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅16.7% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6850M across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6850M better than GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon RX 6850M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 16.7% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.

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

Radeon RX 6850M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 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 6850M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 16.7% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 6850M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6850M earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6850M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	130 FPS	167 FPS
medium	113 FPS	148 FPS
high	99 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	140 FPS
medium	96 FPS	113 FPS
high	81 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	84 FPS
medium	57 FPS	71 FPS
high	39 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	245 FPS	317 FPS
medium	210 FPS	267 FPS
high	164 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	201 FPS
medium	135 FPS	170 FPS
high	112 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	109 FPS
medium	74 FPS	91 FPS
high	62 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	546 FPS	552 FPS
medium	437 FPS	442 FPS
high	364 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	410 FPS	414 FPS
medium	328 FPS	331 FPS
high	273 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	273 FPS	276 FPS
medium	219 FPS	221 FPS
high	182 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	448 FPS	487 FPS
medium	398 FPS	397 FPS
high	326 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	359 FPS	384 FPS
medium	315 FPS	313 FPS
high	232 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	198 FPS	217 FPS
medium	174 FPS	175 FPS
high	151 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	126 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 6850M

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the Radeon RX 6850M reaches 12,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6850M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6850M) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
G3D Mark Score	12,144	12,274+1%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+5%	8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2416 MHz+36%
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)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M 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 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6850M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	432 GB/s+125%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 120W — a 8% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6850M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
TDP	130W	120W-8%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C-4%	85°C
Perf/Watt	93.4	102.3+10%