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 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1545.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅77.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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2309.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1545.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 267mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅77.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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2309.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.
❌13.6% longer card at 267mm vs 235mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6900X better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 77.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 46.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 Pro W6900X is about 2309.6% more expensive on MSRP at $6,000 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 77.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 46.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 Pro W6900X is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Radeon Pro W6900X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 (130W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro W6900X. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro W6900X currently gives you 46.4% higher G3D Mark and 77.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 OEM Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W6900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	130 FPS	258 FPS
medium	113 FPS	235 FPS
high	99 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	242 FPS
medium	96 FPS	200 FPS
high	81 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	171 FPS
medium	57 FPS	143 FPS
high	39 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	239 FPS	564 FPS
medium	206 FPS	467 FPS
high	164 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	370 FPS
medium	135 FPS	303 FPS
high	112 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	160 FPS
medium	74 FPS	135 FPS
high	62 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	88 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	535 FPS	784 FPS
medium	428 FPS	627 FPS
high	357 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	588 FPS
medium	321 FPS	470 FPS
high	268 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	392 FPS
medium	214 FPS	313 FPS
high	178 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	467 FPS	684 FPS
medium	414 FPS	565 FPS
high	335 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	561 FPS
medium	321 FPS	468 FPS
high	236 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	363 FPS
medium	175 FPS	313 FPS
high	150 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon Pro W6900X

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

Radeon Pro W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 17,413 — the Radeon Pro W6900X leads by 46.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score	11,892	17,413+46%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	5120+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	22.02 TFLOPS+145%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2150 MHz+23%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	80	320+300%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+150%	1 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	80+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the Radeon Pro W6900X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon Pro W6900X
TDP	130W-57%	300W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	267mm
Height	124mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+58%	58.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 95.9% less ($5751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1548.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).