GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Radeon RX 6800.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 comes out dramatically faster — about 182% 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 6800 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, around 182% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $30,139 INR, $44,860 INR less than the Radeon RX 6800 at $74,999 INR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6800 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 13%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $29,890 INR above its $249 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $74,420 INR above its $579 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 250W. The Radeon RX 6800 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 6800 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (Ampere vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800?
The Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6800?
Is the Radeon RX 6800 worth the extra $44,860 INR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 1,700 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,105 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Nov 2020 |