Radeon Pro 5500 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
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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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT is positioned at rank #29 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 58.5% 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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-58.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+58.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 52% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 31.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) |
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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 7,910 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 58.5%. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,910 | 12,535+58% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2560+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+69% |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz | 1777 MHz+1% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 3.9% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W-4% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 66°C |
| Perf/Watt | 63.3 | 96.4+52% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT costs 52.2% less ($109 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers 31.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-20% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-52% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.1+32% | 60.0 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA106 |
| Release | August 4 2020 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #322 | #211 |
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