Radeon PRO W6600 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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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 Radeon PRO W6600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25.6% 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 OEM.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $649 for the Radeon PRO W6600, it costs 77% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 244.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+244.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($649) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 W6600 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon PRO W6600
The Radeon PRO W6600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2903 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,932 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon PRO W6600 scores 14,932 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Radeon PRO W6600 leads by 25.6%. The Radeon PRO W6600 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 10.4 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2903 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6600) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,932+26% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.4 TFLOPS+16% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2903 MHz+65% | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.5 MB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6600 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 190mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-23% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 190mm | 235mm |
| Height | 111mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 149.3+63% | 91.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6600 launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $649, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 76.9% less ($499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.0 (Radeon PRO W6600) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 244.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | $249-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $649 | $150-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.0 | 79.3+245% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | GA106 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #153 | #224 |
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