GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6600 comes out significantly faster — about 36% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $215 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
€221
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+43% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,792)
Price
€436
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+40% Ray Accelerators (28 vs 20)
+40% Boost Clock (2,491 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)

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 $221 EUR, $215 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6600 at $436 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~45% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $106 EUR above its $330 EUR 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?

Choose the Radeon RX 6600 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6600 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The Radeon RX 6600 is significantly faster, roughly 36% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6600?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6600 worth the extra $215 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6600
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5601,792
Ray Tracing Cores2028
Tensor / AI Cores80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6600
Base Clock1,552 MHz1,626 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,491 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6600
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6600
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP130 W132 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Oct 2021