GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is positioned at rank #40 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6500 XT 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 RX 6500 XT
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.
Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU scores 9,489 and the Radeon RX 6500 XT reaches 9,603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6500 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Raw compute: 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 5.765 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Boost clocks: 1740 MHz vs 2815 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 16 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) with 64 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,489 | 9,603+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.127 TFLOPS+24% | 5.765 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1740 MHz | 2815 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT 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 3050 4GB Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 6500 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s+33% | 144 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs None (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU draws 90W versus the Radeon RX 6500 XT's 107W — a 17.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W-16% | 107W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 172mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 105.4+18% | 89.7 |
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