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RTX 3050 vs RX 6600 XT

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (2022) and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (2021).

RTX 3050

NVIDIA Entry-level

18 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (130 W vs 160 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($249 vs $379)
  • Newer (2022 vs 2021)
  • Better performance per dollar

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Winner

RX 6600 XT

AMD Entry-level

27 / perf index
  • ~50% faster on average
  • More power-efficient

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Verdict: The RX 6600 XT is roughly 50% faster than the RTX 3050 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the RTX 3050 offers more performance per dollar, and the RX 6600 XT is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

RTX 3050
18
RX 6600 XT
27

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationRTX 3050RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Release year20222021
Est. performance
18
27
Shading units
2,560
2,048
Boost clock
1777 MHz
2589 MHz
FP32 compute
9.1 TFLOPS
10.6 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus
128-bit
128-bit
Board power
130 W
160 W
Launch MSRP
$249
$379

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 6600 XT better than the RTX 3050?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RX 6600 XT is about 50% faster than the RTX 3050 on average.

How much faster is the RX 6600 XT than the RTX 3050?

Roughly 50% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 3050 delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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