AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 7600 XT
RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$380
FPS / €
1.026
RTX 5050
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$270
FPS / €
1.404
Our verdict
- The RX 7600 XT is on average 7% faster than the RTX 5050 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RTX 5050 is currently $110 cheaper ($270 vs $380).
- With 1.404 FPS per euro, the RTX 5050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RX 7600 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.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RX 7600 XT | RTX 5050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Blackwell |
| Release date | 2024-01 | 2025-07 |
| Video memory | 16 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 | 2755 MHz | 2570 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 190 W | 130 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 550 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Launch price | $329 | $249 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 7600 XT
#42 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
49
Average build price
$1,008
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

NZXT C750 Gold Core 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $100
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 XT
9 models tracked
XFX Speedster QICK309 RX 7600 XT Black 3x DisplayPort 1x HDMI$380
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 RX 7600 XT 16GB GDDR6 Black$519
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 XT or the RTX 5050?
The RX 7600 XT is on average 7% faster than the RTX 5050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 5050 is currently $110 cheaper ($270 vs $380). With 1.404 FPS per euro, the RTX 5050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7600 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 7600 XT or RTX 5050?
At 1440p, the RX 7600 XT averages 366 FPS versus 341 FPS for the RTX 5050 across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the RX 7600 XT?
A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RX 7600 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the NZXT C750 Gold Core 750W 80 Plus Gold 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 XT?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7600 XT is the r5-7500f (8 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 XT cost right now?
The RX 7600 XT is available from $380. We track 9 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 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p gaming, it excels at 1080p and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.
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