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

✅+34.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,857 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅+34.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,857 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon RX 5600M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 34.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2020, 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 2020, 34.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 34.3% 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 RX 5600M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600M 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 OEM 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 OEM Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	130 FPS	103 FPS
medium	113 FPS	90 FPS
high	99 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	92 FPS
medium	96 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	30 FPS
medium	57 FPS	28 FPS
high	39 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	239 FPS	220 FPS
medium	206 FPS	186 FPS
high	164 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	149 FPS
medium	135 FPS	121 FPS
high	112 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	80 FPS
medium	74 FPS	65 FPS
high	62 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	535 FPS	399 FPS
medium	428 FPS	319 FPS
high	357 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	299 FPS
medium	321 FPS	239 FPS
high	268 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	199 FPS
medium	214 FPS	159 FPS
high	178 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	100 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	467 FPS	283 FPS
medium	414 FPS	242 FPS
high	335 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	211 FPS
medium	321 FPS	191 FPS
high	236 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	119 FPS
medium	175 FPS	101 FPS
high	150 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	65 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Radeon RX 5600M

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 RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 5600M's 8,857 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 34.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
G3D Mark Score	11,892+34%	8,857
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+54%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+39%	1265 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5600M has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5600M's 150W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 5600M
TDP	130W-13%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-17%	90°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+55%	59.0