AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#7 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$700

FPS / $

0.784

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 6GB

Ampere · 6 GB GDDR6

#24 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.14/100

Lowest price

$250

FPS / $

1.344

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 61% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $450 cheaper ($250 vs $700).
With 1.344 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 9070

RTX 3050 6GB

Counter-Strike 2

+15%

405 FPS

1% low 243

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+83%

322 FPS

1% low 209

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+130%

138 FPS

1% low 105

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+108%

181 FPS

1% low 132

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+117%

141 FPS

1% low 102

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+49%

912 FPS

1% low 400

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+99%

195 FPS

1% low 146

98 FPS

1% low 75

Crimson Desert

+108%

152 FPS

1% low 111

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 9070

0.784

RTX 3050 6GB

1.344

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Specifications

	RX 9070	RTX 3050 6GB
Architecture	RDNA 4	Ampere
Release date	2025-03	2024-02
Video memory	16 GB	6 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	96 bit
Bandwidth	640 GB/s	168 GB/s
Shading units	3584	2304
Boost clock	2540 MHz	1470 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	220 W	70 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	300 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$549	$169

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9070

#7 / 71

Popularity score34.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

782

Average build price

$1,553

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

NZXT C850 Gold Core 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular ATX 3.1 EU Power Cord

850 W · $187

Latest builds

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RTX 3050 6GB

#24 / 71

Popularity score6.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

160

Average build price

$788

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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RX 9070

13 models tracked

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RTX 3050 6GB

10 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9070 or the RTX 3050 6GB?

The RX 9070 is on average 61% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $450 cheaper ($250 vs $700). With 1.344 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9070 or RTX 3050 6GB?

At 1440p, the RX 9070 averages 500 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 6GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the NZXT C850 Gold Core 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular ATX 3.1 EU Power Cord.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 6GB?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 6GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (163 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 6GB is the r5-5500 (57 builds).

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $700. We track 13 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 6GB is available from $250. We track 10 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.