GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 64% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $228 EUR cheaper.

Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)

VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
€221
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+25% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 2,048)
Price
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% Ray Accelerators (32 vs 20)
+46% Boost Clock (2,589 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)
+14% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)

Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster, around 64% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6600 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $221 EUR against $449 EUR for the Radeon RX 6600 XT. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~24% 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.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W vs 160W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6600 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

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 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 6600 XT?

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

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 64% 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 XT?

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 XT worth the extra $228 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 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5602,048
Ray Tracing Cores2032
Tensor / AI Cores80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6600 XT
Base Clock1,552 MHz1,968 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,589 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP130 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Jul 2021