Radeon RX 5600 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

113%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

100%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5600.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.2%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Radeon RX 5600 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 scores 11,753 and the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM reaches 11,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	11,753	11,892+1%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+54%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1755 MHz+39%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+80%	80
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Radeon RX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+29%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	VCN 2.0	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 2.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	150W	130W-13%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	78.4	91.5+17%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).