AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#35 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

$208

FPS / €

1.466

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Nvidia

RTX 3050

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 69

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

$210

FPS / €

1.491

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Our verdict

The RTX 3050 is on average 5% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $208).
The RTX 3050 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 6500 XT

RTX 3050

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

314 FPS

1% low 188

321 FPS

1% low 194

Apex Legends

+6%

154 FPS

1% low 110

164 FPS

1% low 114

Grand Theft Auto V

+9%

44 FPS

1% low 33

48 FPS

1% low 37

Red Dead Redemption 2

+12%

78 FPS

1% low 59

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+27%

26 FPS

1% low 20

33 FPS

1% low 25

Rocket League

+4%

560 FPS

1% low 230

584 FPS

1% low 240

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%

57 FPS

1% low 44

67 FPS

1% low 50

Crimson Desert

+11%

66 FPS

1% low 50

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / €

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

RX 6500 XT

1.466

RTX 3050

1.491

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RTX 3050
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	144 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	1024	2560
Boost clock	2815 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$199	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#35 / 69

Popularity score1.8/100

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

$705

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3050

#12 / 69

Popularity score11.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

224

Average build price

$805

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6500 XT

20 models tracked

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RTX 3050

95 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RTX 3050?

The RTX 3050 is on average 5% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $208). The RTX 3050 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 6500 XT or RTX 3050?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 292 FPS for the RTX 3050 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. 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?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (13 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 is the r5-5500 (79 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 20 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from $210. We track 95 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

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.