GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 6600S
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 RX 6600S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6600S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $400 for the Radeon RX 6600S, it costs 48% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 84.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($209) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 RX 6600S
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 RX 6600S
The Radeon RX 6600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,016 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 and the Radeon RX 6600S reaches 13,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6600S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600S). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600S). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6600S) with 80 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535 | 13,016+4% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+43% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+27% | 7.168 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2000 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600S 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.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 RX 6600S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6600S has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12_2 (Radeon RX 6600S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12_2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6600S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6600S's 80W — a 47.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 80W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | 1mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 162.7+69% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Radeon RX 6600S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 47.8% less ($191 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 32.5 (Radeon RX 6600S) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 84.6% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-38% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209-48% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+85% | 32.5 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #211 | #200 |
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