Radeon PRO W6400 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 W6400 is positioned at rank #33 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 W6400
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 48.7% 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 W6400.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-48.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+48.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 42.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon PRO W6400.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️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 W6400 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon PRO W6400
The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 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 W6400 scores 8,428 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 48.7%. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,428 | 12,535+49% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.58 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+154% |
| Boost Clock | 2331 MHz+31% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2.5 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | 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 W6400 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: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 242mm |
| Height | 69mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 66°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 168.6+75% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon PRO W6400 costs 4.3% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 42.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-8% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-4% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.1 | 60.0+43% |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GA106 |
| Release | January 19 2022 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #308 | #211 |
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