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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile vs Radeon HD 7970

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile is much faster than the Radeon HD 7970 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

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Up to 137% faster on average across 100+ games
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Available for $549

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

41FPS

Radeon HD 7970

1FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

196FPS

Radeon HD 7970

173FPS

Elden Ring2022

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

Radeon HD 7970

League of Legends2009

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

476FPS

Radeon HD 7970

462FPS

Apex Legends2019

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

202FPS

Radeon HD 7970

155FPS

Valorant2020

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

616FPS

Radeon HD 7970

536FPS

Overwatch 22023

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

251FPS

Radeon HD 7970

175FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

61FPS

Radeon HD 7970

46FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

21%

Radeon HD 7970

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile ranks 17 points higher.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

7639 TFLOPS

Radeon HD 7970

3789 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile has 102% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

47.74 GP/s

Radeon HD 7970

29.6 GP/s

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile fills pixels 61% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

119.4 GT/s

Radeon HD 7970

118.4 GT/s

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile maps textures 1% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

6 GB

Radeon HD 7970

3 GB

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile has 3 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

168 GB/s

Radeon HD 7970

264 GB/s

Radeon HD 7970 moves data 57% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

75W

Radeon HD 7970

250W

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile draws 175W less power.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile

Radeon HD 7970

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB MobileRadeon HD 7970

GDDR6

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GDDR5

96-bit

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384-bit

GeForce 30 Mobile

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Southern Islands (HD 7900)

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile or Radeon HD 7970?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile. It's 425% faster than the Radeon HD 7970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile than Radeon HD 7970?expand_more

425% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile or Radeon HD 7970?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile and Radeon HD 7970?expand_more

Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile scores 21/100, Radeon HD 7970 scores 4/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile or Radeon HD 7970 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile or Radeon HD 7970?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Mobile and Radeon HD 7970?expand_more

Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.