GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs Radeon Instinct MI60
GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
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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 3050 A Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Instinct MI60 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 A Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Instinct MI60 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 Mobile and Radeon Instinct MI60
GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.
Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 11,269 and the Radeon Instinct MI60 reaches 11,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1343 MHz vs 1800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,269 | 11,638+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 4096+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.813 TFLOPS | 14.75 TFLOPS+206% |
| Boost Clock | 1343 MHz | 1800 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 256+357% |
| L1 Cache | 1.8 MB+80% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Instinct MI60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile draws 45W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-85% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 250.4+545% | 38.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $600 |
| Codename | GA106 | Vega 20 |
| Release | 2024 | November 18 2018 |
| Ranking | #242 | #232 |
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