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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

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 7600 XT

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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 7600 XT

  • Blender render score 1237 samples/min
  • Video memory 16 GB
  • Board power 190 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

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 9% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB1,133

Median of 28 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 7600 XT1,237

Median of 5 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
B31%Basic

Better pick: Radeon RX 7600 XT · Video memory: 16 GB vs 8 GB

Office Work

A57%Good
B53%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB · Board power: 130 W vs 190 W

Daily Use

A38%Fair
B43%Fair

Better pick: Radeon RX 7600 XT · Video memory: 16 GB vs 8 GB

Content Creation

A24%Basic
B35%Fair

Better pick: Radeon RX 7600 XT · Video memory: 16 GB vs 8 GB

02 · Verdict

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

36/100

BAMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

41/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Advantages

  • Board power 130 W vs 190 W (32% lower)
  • Shader units 2560 vs 2048 (25% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 8 GB vs 16 GB (50% lower)
  • Boost clock 1777 MHz vs 2755 MHz (35% lower)
  • Blender render score 1133 samples/min vs 1237 samples/min (8% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

Advantages

  • Video memory 16 GB vs 8 GB (100% higher)
  • Boost clock 2755 MHz vs 1777 MHz (55% higher)
  • Blender render score 1237 samples/min vs 1133 samples/min (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 190 W vs 130 W (46% higher)
  • Shader units 2048 vs 2560 (20% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GBBAMD Radeon RX 7600 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.1133 samples/min1237 samples/min Better +9%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.285
Memory
Video memory8 GB16 GB Better +100%
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units2560 Better +25%2048
Boost clock1777 MHz2755 MHz Better +55%
Power
Board power130 W Better190 W
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Release year20222024
Launch price$249$329

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT posts a median render score of 1,237 against 1,133 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, making it 9% faster. The medians are based on 5 and 28 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 7600 XT: 16 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2755 MHz boost clock, 190 W board power, released in 2024, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 36 for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and 41 for Radeon RX 7600 XT out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Radeon RX 7600 XT; for office work: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB; for daily use: Radeon RX 7600 XT; for content creation: Radeon RX 7600 XT. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon RX 7600 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 7600 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT posts a median render score of 1,237 against 1,133 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, making it 9% faster. The medians are based on 5 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 7600 XT?

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is rated at 190 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB at 130 W, so the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 46% 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 7600 XT cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Radeon RX 7600 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (24 vs 31 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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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.