Radeon PRO W6600M vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
Radeon PRO W6600M
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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 W6600M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon PRO W6600M 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 Radeon PRO W6600M and GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
Radeon PRO W6600M
The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU 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: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6600M scores 11,407 and the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU reaches 11,240 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6600M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2034 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,407+1% | 11,240 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.29 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 2034 MHz+14% | 1777 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 W6600M | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6600M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU has 4 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+75% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 5 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6600M draws 90W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU's 130W — a 36.4% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W-31% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 126.7+46% | 86.5 |
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