AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

FPS benchmarks across 148 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 / $

1.587

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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

$220

FPS / $

1.527

See the cheapest model See all 14 models

Our verdict

The RTX 3050 and the RX 6500 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (310 FPS vs 305 FPS on average).
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

+3%

342 FPS

1% low 187

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+2%

179 FPS

1% low 119

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+7%

56 FPS

1% low 43

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+12%

78 FPS

1% low 59

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+16%

56 FPS

1% low 43

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+2%

604 FPS

1% low 261

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+9%

90 FPS

1% low 66

98 FPS

1% low 75

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

1.587

RTX 3050

1.527

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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 score2.1/100

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

$701

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 score12.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

241

Average build price

$806

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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RX 6500 XT

5 models tracked

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RTX 3050

14 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 and the RX 6500 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (310 FPS vs 305 FPS on average). 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 305 FPS versus 310 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 (14 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 (88 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from $220. We track 14 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.