AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

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

AMD

RX 6600

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#34 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.18/100

Lowest price

$458

FPS / $

0.808

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 6GB

Ampere · 6 GB GDDR6

#24 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.14/100

Lowest price

$250

FPS / $

1.344

See the cheapest model See all 10 models

Our verdict

The RX 6600 is on average 10% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $208 cheaper ($250 vs $458).
With 1.344 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6600

RTX 3050 6GB

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

359 FPS

1% low 209

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+23%

217 FPS

1% low 149

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+17%

70 FPS

1% low 56

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+23%

107 FPS

1% low 77

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+20%

78 FPS

1% low 61

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+5%

642 FPS

1% low 290

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+29%

126 FPS

1% low 94

98 FPS

1% low 75

Crimson Desert

+23%

90 FPS

1% low 65

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / $

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

RX 6600

0.808

RTX 3050 6GB

1.344

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Specifications

	RX 6600	RTX 3050 6GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2021-10	2024-02
Video memory	8 GB	6 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	96 bit
Bandwidth	224 GB/s	168 GB/s
Shading units	1792	2304
Boost clock	2491 MHz	1470 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	132 W	70 W
Recommended PSU	450 W	300 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$329	$169

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600

#34 / 71

Popularity score4.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$817

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASRock PRO-650B 650W 80 Plus Bronze ATX3.1

650 W · $39

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RTX 3050 6GB

#24 / 71

Popularity score6.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

160

Average build price

$788

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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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6600

5 models tracked

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RTX 3050 6GB

10 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 or the RTX 3050 6GB?

The RX 6600 is on average 10% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 6GB is currently $208 cheaper ($250 vs $458). With 1.344 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 or RTX 3050 6GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 averages 340 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 6GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6600?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the RX 6600. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASRock PRO-650B 650W 80 Plus Bronze ATX3.1.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 6GB?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 6GB. 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 6600?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6600 is the r5-5500 (29 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 6GB is the r5-5500 (57 builds).

How much does the RX 6600 cost right now?

The RX 6600 is available from $458. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 6GB is available from $250. We track 10 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6600

The AMD Radeon RX 6600, equipped with RDNA 2 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and FidelityFX for optimized graphics.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

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.