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 6700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 118% 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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Price
€221
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Ray Accelerators (40 vs 20)
+71% Bandwidth (384 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)

Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is dramatically faster, around 118% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6700 XT 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, $226 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6700 XT at $447 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 230W. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 230W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 6700 XT carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. 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 6700 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 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 6700 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 118% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 XT worth the extra $226 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5602,560
Ray Tracing Cores2040
Tensor / AI Cores80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
Base Clock1,552 MHz2,321 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,581 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP130 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Mar 2021