Radeon RX 6500 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
Radeon RX 6500 XT
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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 RX 6500 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 4GB Mobile.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.1% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6500 XT and GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1238 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,494 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 9,603 and the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile reaches 9,494 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 2815 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,603+1% | 9,494 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2815 MHz+88% | 1500 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 192 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (Limited) vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (Limited) | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500 XT draws 107W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile's 60W — a 56.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 172mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 107W | 60W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 172mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 89.7 | 158.2+76% |
Value Analysis
Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.0 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 63.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) — the Radeon RX 6500 XT offers 1.1% better value. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.0+1% | 63.3 |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GN20-P0 |
| Release | January 19 2022 | May 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #270 | #286 |
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