
Radeon RX 7600M vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Radeon RX 7600M
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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 7600M
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 14% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7600M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ 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 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 7600M and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Radeon RX 7600M
The Radeon RX 7600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2410 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,999 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 7600M scores 10,999 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 14%. The Radeon RX 7600M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 17.27 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2410 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,999 | 12,535+14% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.27 TFLOPS+90% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2410 MHz+36% | 1777 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M 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 7600M | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s+14% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600M) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600M draws 90W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 36.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W-31% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 66°C |
| Perf/Watt | 122.2+27% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600M | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $209 |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GA106 |
| Release | January 4 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #248 | #211 |
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