AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

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

AMD

RX 7600

RDNA 3 · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.26/100

Lowest price

287€

FPS / €

1.408

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#21 / 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

305€

FPS / €

1.102

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Our verdict

The RX 7600 is on average 19% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 7600 is currently 18€ cheaper (287€ vs 305€).
With 1.408 FPS/€, the RX 7600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 7600

RTX 3050 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

349 FPS

1% low 203

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+34%

235 FPS

1% low 151

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+35%

81 FPS

1% low 60

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+38%

120 FPS

1% low 83

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+35%

88 FPS

1% low 66

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+13%

693 FPS

1% low 303

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+39%

136 FPS

1% low 99

98 FPS

1% low 75

Crimson Desert

+38%

101 FPS

1% low 70

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / €

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

RX 7600

1.408

RTX 3050 8GB

1.102

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Specifications

	RX 7600	RTX 3050 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 3	Ampere
Release date	2023-05	2022-01
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	288 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	2048	2560
Boost clock	2655 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	165 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$269	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7600

#12 / 71

Popularity score14.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

510

Average build price

982€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RTX 3050 8GB

#21 / 71

Popularity score4.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

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 · 54€

Latest builds

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RX 7600

13 models tracked

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RTX 3050 8GB

13 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7600 or the RTX 3050 8GB?

The RX 7600 is on average 19% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 7600 is currently 18€ cheaper (287€ vs 305€). With 1.408 FPS/€, the RX 7600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7600 or RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 7600 averages 370 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7600?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 7600. 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 7600?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7600 is the r5-5500 (217 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 7600 cost right now?

The RX 7600 is available from 287€. We track 13 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from 305€. We track 13 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 7600

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.

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.