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 6500 XT.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. But the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $17,418 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6500 XT currently lists from $28,536 JPY, $17,418 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB at $45,954 JPY. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6500 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~17% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6500 XT still sits about $28,336 JPY above its $200 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $45,705 JPY above its $249 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the gentler choice at 113W versus 130W. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 8GB carries 8GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6500 XT. The extra 4GB 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 8GB 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 8GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6500 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB better than the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB worth the extra $17,418 JPY over the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 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 8GB | 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 8GB | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 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 8GB | 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 |