Radeon Pro W6800X Duo vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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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 W6800X Duo
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (64 GB vs 8 GB). 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 W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+24%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-24%) |
| 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 (64 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 97% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 2588.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2588.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) | ✅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 W6800X Duo and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.
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 W6800X Duo scores 14,742 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo leads by 24%. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1967 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 ×2 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,742+24% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 ×2+50% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+68% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1967 MHz+12% | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 ×2+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240 ×2+200% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2.5 MB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 ×2+200% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | 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)
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo comes with 64 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+157% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo draws 400W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 101.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 130W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 235mm |
| Height | 120mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.9 | 91.5+148% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $4999, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 97% less ($4849 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 2634.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $249-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4999 | $150-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 79.3+2634% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GA106 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #157 | #224 |
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