AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6900 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#39 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.64/100

Lowest price

$770

FPS / $

0.648

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#38 / 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

$260

FPS / $

1.292

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Our verdict

The RX 6900 XT is on average 46% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 8GB is currently $510 cheaper ($260 vs $770).
With 1.292 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 6900 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6900 XT

RTX 3050 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+11%

390 FPS

1% low 238

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+62%

285 FPS

1% low 196

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+103%

122 FPS

1% low 90

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+92%

167 FPS

1% low 113

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+85%

120 FPS

1% low 94

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+37%

840 FPS

1% low 366

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+87%

183 FPS

1% low 132

98 FPS

1% low 75

Crimson Desert

+92%

140 FPS

1% low 95

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / $

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

RX 6900 XT

0.648

RTX 3050 8GB

1.292

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Specifications

	RX 6900 XT	RTX 3050 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2020-12	2022-01
Video memory	16 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	512 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	5120	2560
Boost clock	2250 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	300 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$999	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6900 XT

#39 / 71

Popularity score2.9/100

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

$1,691

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Gigabyte GP-P850GM 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $165

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Papa

Unnamed build

RTX 3050 8GB

#38 / 71

Popularity score3/100

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

$841

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

12/08/26

Carte graphique - GIGABYTE - RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC - 8 Go - Overclocking - PCI Express 3.0 x16

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Tray, Schwarz, 100-000000927

Unnamed build

r5-5600

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RX 6900 XT

10 models tracked

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RTX 3050 8GB

5 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6900 XT or the RTX 3050 8GB?

The RX 6900 XT is on average 46% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 8GB is currently $510 cheaper ($260 vs $770). With 1.292 FPS/$, the RTX 3050 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6900 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6900 XT or RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6900 XT averages 453 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6900 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6900 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Gigabyte GP-P850GM 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 6900 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6900 XT is the r7-5700x (7 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 (40 builds).

How much does the RX 6900 XT cost right now?

The RX 6900 XT is available from $770. We track 10 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from $260. We track 5 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. AMD's flagship card excels at 4K and competes with RTX 3090 for the title of best graphics card.

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.