AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 7600
RDNA 3 · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$280
FPS / €
1.35
RTX 5050
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$270
FPS / €
1.404
Our verdict
- The RX 7600 and the RTX 5050 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (351 FPS vs 341 FPS on average).
- Both cards are currently at the same price (around $270).
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RX 7600 | RTX 5050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Blackwell |
| Release date | 2023-05 | 2025-07 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2048 | 2560 |
| Boost clock | 2655 MHz | 2570 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 165 W | 130 W |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W | 550 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Launch price | $269 | $249 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 7600
#14 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
354
Average build price
$771
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 750W Fully Modular Black
750 W · $95
RTX 5050
#13 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
279
Average build price
$859
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $72
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RX 7600
25 models tracked
ASUS Dual RX 7600 Evo OC 8GB GDDR6 Black$359
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 WINDFORCE OC 8GB GDDR6$404
ASRock RX7600 Challenger 8GB GDDR6 Black$280
XFX RX 7600 SWFT210 Speedster 8GB GDDR6 Black$300
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger Pro 8GB OC, AMD RDNA 3, 8GB GDDR6, PCIe 4.0, Triple Fans, 0dB Silent, 2695MHz Boost, Triple Fan Graphics Card$290
Sapphire Pulse RX 7600 8GB GDDR6$430
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC WINDFORCE 8GB GDDR6$455
RTX 5050
47 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6$270
Gigabyte RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8GB GDDR6$330
MSI RTX 5050 Shadow 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 128-bit$290
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 OC 8GB GDDR6 Low Profile$300
ASUS PRIME-RTX5050-O8G 8GB GDDR6 OC Black$340
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6 WINDFORCE$310
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC 8GB GDDR6$310
MSI RTX 5050 Ventus 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 128-bit$305
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7600 or the RTX 5050?
The RX 7600 and the RTX 5050 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (351 FPS vs 341 FPS on average). Both cards are currently at the same price (around $270).
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7600 or RTX 5050?
At 1440p, the RX 7600 averages 351 FPS versus 341 FPS for the RTX 5050 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 Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 750W Fully Modular Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 5050?
A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 (119 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5050?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5050 is the r5-5500 (142 builds).
How much does the RX 7600 cost right now?
The RX 7600 is available from $280. We track 25 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 5050 cost right now?
The RTX 5050 is available from $270. We track 47 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.
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