GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon PRO W6600X
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6600X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% 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 8GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $699 for the Radeon PRO W6600X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 219.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+219.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($209) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($699) |
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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon PRO W6600X
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.
Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 and the Radeon PRO W6600X reaches 13,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 80 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535 | 13,113+5% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 10.15 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2479 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 32+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6600X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 8% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 120W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-12% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 109.3+13% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699 and now averages $699. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 70.1% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 219.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-64% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209-70% | $699 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+219% | 18.8 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #211 | #197 |
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