AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#63 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

$305

FPS / $

1.016

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#51 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

$310

FPS / $

1.084

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Our verdict

The RTX 3050 8GB is on average 7% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $305).
With 1.084 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3050 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400

RTX 3050 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+6%

330 FPS

1% low 193

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+8%

163 FPS

1% low 109

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+18%

51 FPS

1% low 38

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+18%

74 FPS

1% low 52

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+23%

53 FPS

1% low 39

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+4%

591 FPS

1% low 245

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+20%

82 FPS

1% low 61

98 FPS

1% low 75

Crimson Desert

+18%

62 FPS

1% low 44

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400

1.016

RTX 3050 8GB

1.084

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Specifications

	RX 6400	RTX 3050 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2022-01	2022-01
Video memory	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	128 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	768	2560
Boost clock	2321 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	53 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	350 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$159	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#63 / 71

Popularity score0.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$763

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build

FIN PC

RTX 3050 8GB

#51 / 71

Popularity score2.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$867

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Unnamed build

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6400

2 models tracked

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RTX 3050 8GB

4 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RTX 3050 8GB?

The RTX 3050 8GB is on average 7% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $305). With 1.084 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3050 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 290 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-3400g (1 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 8GB is the r5-5500 (28 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $305. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from $310. We track 4 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.