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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 15,984).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅+48.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+48.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 15,984).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800M better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 48.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

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

Radeon RX 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 48.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 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 5nm process instead of 8nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

Radeon RX 7800M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 48.7% 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 RX 7800M 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.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $169 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7800M 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 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	109 FPS	215 FPS
medium	92 FPS	196 FPS
high	77 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	180 FPS
medium	81 FPS	147 FPS
high	59 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	94 FPS
medium	28 FPS	78 FPS
high	19 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	174 FPS	452 FPS
medium	149 FPS	384 FPS
high	118 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	344 FPS
medium	106 FPS	286 FPS
high	83 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	169 FPS
medium	62 FPS	141 FPS
high	48 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	484 FPS	719 FPS
medium	387 FPS	575 FPS
high	322 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	539 FPS
medium	290 FPS	432 FPS
high	242 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	360 FPS
medium	193 FPS	288 FPS
high	161 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	180 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 7800M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	243 FPS	687 FPS
medium	210 FPS	575 FPS
high	171 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	525 FPS
medium	166 FPS	432 FPS
high	131 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	360 FPS
medium	87 FPS	288 FPS
high	69 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	180 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 7800M

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 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 15,984 — the Radeon RX 7800M leads by 48.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	10,749	15,984+49%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+430%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2335 MHz+59%
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 7800M 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 7800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
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 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the Radeon RX 7800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	432 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
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 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). 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 7800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
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 7800M's 180W — a 88% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 7800M
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+73%	88.8