GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs Radeon RX 6500

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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Radeon RX 6500

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

8 GB 130

11,892

+56.3%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

Radeon RX 6500

4 GB 75

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

About G3D Mark

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

✅121.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 24.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.
❌36.6% longer card at 235mm vs 172mm.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W 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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅121.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 24.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W 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).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.
❌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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 121.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 6500 is a 0 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 0, 56.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 121.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 56.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 6500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 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 $199 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 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	130 FPS	78 FPS
medium	113 FPS	68 FPS
high	99 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	71 FPS
medium	96 FPS	60 FPS
high	81 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	25 FPS
medium	57 FPS	24 FPS
high	39 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	239 FPS	106 FPS
medium	206 FPS	73 FPS
high	164 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	72 FPS
medium	135 FPS	44 FPS
high	112 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	34 FPS
medium	74 FPS	23 FPS
high	62 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	535 FPS	299 FPS
medium	428 FPS	258 FPS
high	357 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	221 FPS
medium	321 FPS	198 FPS
high	268 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	135 FPS
medium	214 FPS	117 FPS
high	178 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	467 FPS	131 FPS
medium	414 FPS	107 FPS
high	335 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	99 FPS
medium	321 FPS	82 FPS
high	236 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	58 FPS
medium	175 FPS	47 FPS
high	150 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	29 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 6500

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 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 6500's 7,610 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 56.3%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	11,892+56%	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 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 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
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 6500 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 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+56%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). 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 6500
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 6500). 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 RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	None
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 RX 6500's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	130W	75W-42%
Recommended PSU	450W	400W-11%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	235mm	172mm
Height	124mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	101.5+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 20.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 25.1% better value.