GeForce RTX 2050 vs Radeon RX 6400
GeForce RTX 2050
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $139 versus $150 for the GeForce RTX 2050, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 8.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($139) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 and Radeon RX 6400
GeForce RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2050 scores 7,714 and the Radeon RX 6400 reaches 7,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6400). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 3.565 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6400). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2321 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 12 (Radeon RX 6400) with 368 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,714 | 7,728 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944+283% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS+182% | 3.565 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2321 MHz+36% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+283% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB+1060% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+283% | 12 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6400 is support for FSR 3 / 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 2050 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2050 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 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 6400) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6400. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6400) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 128 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050) 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 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs None (Radeon RX 6400). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6400).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8.0 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP11 | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2050 draws 215W versus the Radeon RX 6400's 53W — a 120.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6400). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 172mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 53W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | None |
| Length | 0mm | 172mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.9 | 145.8+306% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 6400 launched at $159 and now averages $139. The Radeon RX 6400 costs 7.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 55.6 (Radeon RX 6400) — the Radeon RX 6400 offers 8.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-6% | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $139-7% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.4 | 55.6+8% |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 24 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #94 | #330 |
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