Radeon RX 5500 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon RX 5500 XT
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 87.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-87.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+87.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $130 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 55% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 18.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($130) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 RX 5500 XT and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon RX 5500 XT
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 87.2%. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,080 | 16,995+87% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 3584+155% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+145% |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+4% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 88 | 112+27% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5500 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 360 GB/s+61% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 26.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-24% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-18% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 180mm | 242mm |
| Height | 110mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 69.8 | 100.0+43% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon RX 5500 XT costs 55% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 18.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-40% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130-55% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.8+19% | 58.8 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA106 |
| Release | December 12 2019 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #291 | #114 |
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