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

✅95.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
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56.6% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌145.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 53W.
❌36.6% longer card at 235mm vs 172mm.

Radeon RX 6400

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 53W instead of 130W, a 77W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 235mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 6400

2022

Why buy it

✅95.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 53W instead of 130W, a 77W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 235mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
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56.6% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌145.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 53W.
❌36.6% longer card at 235mm vs 172mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon RX 6400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 95.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 7,728 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 6400 is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

Radeon RX 6400 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 6nm 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is about 56.6% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 95.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 53.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6400 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, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6400 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 6400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 6400 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 lower power draw (53W vs 130W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $159 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 OEM currently gives you 53.9% higher G3D Mark and 95.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 6400 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 RX 6400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
1080p
low	130 FPS	104 FPS
medium	113 FPS	92 FPS
high	99 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	94 FPS
medium	96 FPS	80 FPS
high	81 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	45 FPS
medium	57 FPS	42 FPS
high	39 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
1080p
low	239 FPS	158 FPS
medium	206 FPS	124 FPS
high	164 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	104 FPS
medium	135 FPS	81 FPS
high	112 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	53 FPS
medium	74 FPS	41 FPS
high	62 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
1080p
low	535 FPS	329 FPS
medium	428 FPS	278 FPS
high	357 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	232 FPS
medium	321 FPS	208 FPS
high	268 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	134 FPS
medium	214 FPS	121 FPS
high	178 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
1080p
low	467 FPS	251 FPS
medium	414 FPS	186 FPS
high	335 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	192 FPS
medium	321 FPS	139 FPS
high	236 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	101 FPS
medium	175 FPS	74 FPS
high	150 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	50 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 6400

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 6400

The Radeon RX 6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1923 MHz to 2321 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 53W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,728 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 6400's 7,728 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 53.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6400). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3.565 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6400). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2321 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (Radeon RX 6400) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
G3D Mark Score	11,892+54%	7,728
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+152%	3.565 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2321 MHz+32%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6400 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 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 6400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
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 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 6400) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6400) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+75%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs None (Radeon RX 6400). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	None
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0 (Limited)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6400's 53W — a 84.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 235mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6400
TDP	130W	53W-59%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	235mm	172mm
Height	124mm	112mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	145.8+59%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6400 launched at $159. The Radeon RX 6400 costs 36.1% less ($90 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48.6 (Radeon RX 6400) — the Radeon RX 6400 offers 1.7% better value.