GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon TM

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

✅51.7% more average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅51.7% more average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 51.7% more FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 5,564 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon TM is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 93.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 51.7% more estimated average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data and 93.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon TM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon TM is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	109 FPS	93 FPS
medium	92 FPS	78 FPS
high	77 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	80 FPS
medium	81 FPS	68 FPS
high	59 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	30 FPS
medium	28 FPS	28 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	174 FPS	126 FPS
medium	149 FPS	88 FPS
high	118 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	90 FPS
medium	106 FPS	60 FPS
high	83 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	38 FPS
medium	62 FPS	28 FPS
high	48 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	484 FPS	250 FPS
medium	387 FPS	200 FPS
high	322 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	188 FPS
medium	290 FPS	150 FPS
high	242 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	125 FPS
medium	193 FPS	100 FPS
high	161 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon TM

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon TM
1080p
low	243 FPS	172 FPS
medium	210 FPS	135 FPS
high	171 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	118 FPS
medium	166 FPS	96 FPS
high	131 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	71 FPS
medium	87 FPS	56 FPS
high	69 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon TM's 5,564 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 93.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16 (Radeon TM) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	10,749+93%	5,564
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304+125%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+14%	5.939 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2900 MHz+97%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72+13%	64
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+820%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18+13%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 TM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon TM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 TM has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 129.4% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.