GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
VS
Radeon Pro 5600M

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU vs Radeon Pro 5600M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1545 MHzBoost: 1740 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 5600M

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is positioned at rank 40 and the Radeon Pro 5600M is on rank 21, so the Radeon Pro 5600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#30
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
172%
#32
156%
#33
155%
#37
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
141%
#38
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
140%
#40
100%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
94%
#48
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
93%
#49
GeForce 610M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
92%
#50
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75
92%
#53
GeForce GTX 980M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
89%
#54
GeForce GTX 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5600M

#6
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
317%
#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
75%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
71%
#21
Radeon Pro 5600M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
95%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
85%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
79%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
69%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon Pro 5600M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 3050 4GB Laptop GPU and Radeon Pro 5600M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1740 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,489 points. Launch price was $199.

AMD

Radeon Pro 5600M

The Radeon Pro 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 15 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,324 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU scores 9,489 and the Radeon Pro 5600M reaches 9,324 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Raw compute: 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 5.274 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5600M). Boost clocks: 1740 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon Pro 5600M
G3D Mark Score
9,489+2%
9,324
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2048
2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.127 TFLOPS+35%
5.274 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1740 MHz+69%
1030 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
160+150%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 5600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon Pro 5600M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5600M has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5600M) — the Radeon Pro 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon Pro 5600M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon Pro 5600M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5600M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon Pro 5600M
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU draws 90W versus the Radeon Pro 5600M's 50W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5600M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPURadeon Pro 5600M
TDP
90W
50W-44%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C-6%
90°C
Perf/Watt
105.4
186.5+77%