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T600
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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 T600 is positioned at rank #36 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 85.1% 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 T600.
| Insight | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-85.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+85.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $180 for the T600, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 122.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+122.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of T600 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
T600
The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the T600 scores 6,425 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 85.1%. The T600 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (T600) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 1.709 TFLOPS (T600) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,425 | 11,892+85% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2560+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.709 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+426% |
| Boost Clock | 1335 MHz | 1755 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.63 MB | 2.5 MB+297% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T600) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (T600) 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 | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (T600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The T600 draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 105.9% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T600) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 235mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-69% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 156mm | 235mm |
| Height | 69mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 160.6+76% | 91.5 |
Value Analysis
The T600 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 16.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.7 (T600) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 122.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | T600 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-20% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $150-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.7 | 79.3+122% |
| Codename | TU117 | GA106 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #378 | #224 |
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