GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU vs Radeon PRO W6600M
GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
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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 3050 A Laptop GPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Radeon PRO W6600M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon PRO W6600M 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 A Laptop GPU and Radeon PRO W6600M
GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon PRO W6600M
The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU scores 11,240 and the Radeon PRO W6600M reaches 11,407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2034 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600M) with 80 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Radeon PRO W6600M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,240 | 11,407+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+43% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+25% | 7.29 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2034 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Radeon PRO W6600M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600M has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600M) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600M. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Radeon PRO W6600M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 224 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 5.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Radeon PRO W6600M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 5 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Radeon PRO W6600M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 90W — a 36.4% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Radeon PRO W6600M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 90W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.5 | 126.7+46% |
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