GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RADEON X600XT

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

RADEON X600XT

2020Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2250 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RADEON X600XT Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RADEON X600XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RADEON X600XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • 4312.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

RADEON X600XT

2020

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4312.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 11583.7% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 92), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RADEON X600XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

AMD

RADEON X600XT

The RADEON X600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the RADEON X600XT's 92 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 11583.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RADEON X600XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 5,120 (RADEON X600XT). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (RADEON X600XT). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 80 (RADEON X600XT) with 72 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRADEON X600XT
G3D Mark Score
10,749+11584%
92
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304
5120+122%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS
23.04 TFLOPS+240%
Boost Clock
1470 MHz
2250 MHz+53%
ROPs
32
128+300%
TMUs
72
320+344%
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+130%
1 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores
18
80+344%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON X600XT leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRADEON X600XT
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON X600XT carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 64-bit on the RADEON X600XT. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (RADEON X600XT) — the RADEON X600XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRADEON X600XT
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
96-bit+50%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the RADEON X600XT's 300W — a 124.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (RADEON X600XT). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRADEON X600XT
TDP
70W-77%
300W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
Legacy
Length
160mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+51100%
0.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the RADEON X600XT launched at $0. On MSRP, RADEON X600XT was 100+% cheaper ($169 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (RADEON X600XT) — the RADEON X600XT offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBRADEON X600XT
MSRP
$169
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
63.6
Infinity
Codename
GA107
Navi 21
Release
February 2 2024
October 28 2020
Ranking
#252
#35

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