GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

≈10% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB ≈ ₹35,100 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB ≈ ₹30,700 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores about 10% higher than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

10% higher estimated gaming score
17% more memory bandwidth (168 vs 144 GB/s)
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing
37 W lower rated board power (70 W vs 107 W)

Why pick Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

2 GB more video memory (8 vs 6 GB)
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
About ₹4,400 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
GPU chip	GA107	Navi 24
Video memory	6 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	96-bit	64-bit
Memory bandwidth	168 GB/s	144 GB/s
L2 cache	2 MB	—
Boost clock	1.47 GHz	2.81 GHz
Board power (rated)	70 W	107 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x4
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2024-02-02	2022-01-19
Price today (≈)	₹35,100	₹30,700

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores about 10% higher than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is rated at 70 W versus 107 W for Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

Both can run games at 1440p, but 8 GB of video memory can run short in newer, demanding games at high or ultra settings. For a new 1440p build, a card with 12 GB or 16 GB will last longer.