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 $551 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 141.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,841).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌30% higher power demand at 130W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 130W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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221.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $551 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 141.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅+33.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 130W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,841).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌30% higher power demand at 130W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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221.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800S better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800S is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 33.2% more raw performance headroom, 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 7nm 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?

Radeon RX 6800S is about 221.3% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 33.2% 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 RX 6800S 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.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $249 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6800S earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 6800S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	130 FPS	166 FPS
medium	113 FPS	146 FPS
high	99 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	140 FPS
medium	96 FPS	113 FPS
high	81 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	84 FPS
medium	57 FPS	71 FPS
high	39 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	239 FPS	292 FPS
medium	206 FPS	242 FPS
high	164 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	184 FPS
medium	135 FPS	150 FPS
high	112 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	100 FPS
medium	74 FPS	81 FPS
high	62 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	535 FPS	713 FPS
medium	428 FPS	570 FPS
high	357 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	535 FPS
medium	321 FPS	428 FPS
high	268 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	356 FPS
medium	214 FPS	285 FPS
high	178 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	178 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	467 FPS	472 FPS
medium	414 FPS	395 FPS
high	335 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	384 FPS
medium	321 FPS	324 FPS
high	236 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	221 FPS
medium	175 FPS	181 FPS
high	150 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	130 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 6800S

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 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the Radeon RX 6800S leads by 33.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 80 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	11,892	15,841+33%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+4%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2100 MHz+20%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	32+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). 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 6800S
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
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 RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Radeon RX 6800S
TDP	130W	100W-23%
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	235mm	—
Height	124mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	158.4+73%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 68.9% less ($551 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 141.4% better value.