Radeon RX 6500M vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX 6500M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 6500M is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 68.4% 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 Radeon RX 6500M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-68.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+68.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 RX 6500M and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX 6500M
The Radeon RX 6500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,443 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6500M scores 7,443 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 68.4%. The Radeon RX 6500M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 4.915 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,443 | 12,535+68% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2560+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.915 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+35% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2.5 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500M 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 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon RX 6500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 224 GB/s+56% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6500M) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 148.9+54% | 96.4 |
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