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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs AMD Radeon RX 6600

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GBBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 6600

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

  • Blender render score 1133 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 130 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 6600

  • Blender render score 754 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 132 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is 50% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB1,133

Median of 28 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 6600754

Median of 19 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A24%Basic
B21%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A57%Good
B55%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A38%Fair
B36%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A24%Basic
B22%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

36/100

BAMD Radeon RX 6600

34/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Advantages

  • Blender render score 1133 samples/min vs 754 samples/min (50% higher)
  • Shader units 2560 vs 1792 (43% higher)
  • Board power 130 W vs 132 W (2% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Boost clock 1777 MHz vs 2491 MHz (29% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 6600

Advantages

  • Boost clock 2491 MHz vs 1777 MHz (40% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Blender render score 754 samples/min vs 1133 samples/min (33% lower)
  • Shader units 1792 vs 2560 (30% lower)
  • Board power 132 W vs 130 W (2% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GBBAMD Radeon RX 6600
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.1133 samples/min Better +50%754 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2819
Memory
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units2560 Better +43%1792
Boost clock1777 MHz2491 MHz Better +40%
Power
Board power130 W Better132 W
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Release year20222021
Launch price$249$329

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs AMD Radeon RX 6600 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB posts a median render score of 1,133 against 754 for AMD Radeon RX 6600, making it 50% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 19 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1777 MHz boost clock, 130 W board power, released in 2022, launched at $249. AMD Radeon RX 6600: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2491 MHz boost clock, 132 W board power, released in 2021, launched at $329.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 6600 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6600?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB posts a median render score of 1,133 against 754 for AMD Radeon RX 6600, making it 50% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 19 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6600?

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is rated at 132 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB at 130 W, so the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 2% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and the Radeon RX 6600 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 6600 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (24 and 21 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.