Radeon RX 6600M 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 6600M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

128%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

123%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

117%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

116%

#38

Radeon RX 6600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

92%

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 Radeon RX 6600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.1% 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 OEM.

Insight	Radeon RX 6600M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+17.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 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 Radeon RX 6600M 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.

Radeon RX 6600M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6600M and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon RX 6600M

The Radeon RX 6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,922 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

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6600M scores 13,922 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Radeon RX 6600M leads by 17.1%. The Radeon RX 6600M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 80.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	13,922+17%	11,892
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1792	2560+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.659 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	2416 MHz+38%	1755 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	112+40%	80
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	2.5 MB+400%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600M 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_2) (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 (FL 12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	VCN 3.0	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 3.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6600M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.