GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the clear winner, offering 43.3% better value than Radeon RX 6500 XT.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $1,329 BRL, $195 BRL less than the Radeon RX 6500 XT at $1,524 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 43%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still sits about $1,160 BRL above its $169 BRL MSRP. The Radeon RX 6500 XT still sits about $1,324 BRL above its $200 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the gentler choice at 113W versus 130W. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 130W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB carries 6GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6500 XT. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT?
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6500 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6500 XT worth the extra $195 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s✓ | 144 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| TDP | 130 W | 113 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 |