GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 6600 is the clear winner, offering 28.2% better value than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6600 comes out significantly faster — about 36% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 6600 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6600 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The Radeon RX 6600 is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6600 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $1,759 BRL, $111 BRL less than the Radeon RX 6600 at $1,870 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6600 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 28%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $1,510 BRL above its $249 BRL MSRP. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $1,540 BRL above its $330 BRL MSRP.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6600 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 8GB or Radeon RX 6600?
The Radeon RX 6600 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6600 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6600?
Is the Radeon RX 6600 worth the extra $111 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 1,792 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 1,626 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,491 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 132 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Oct 2021 |
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