Radeon RX 6600 against GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon RX 6600 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 6600 is 11% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 18% in the RX 6600's favour.
- The RTX 3050 8GB typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 20 | 18 | 2 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 26 | 22 | 4 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 20 | 18 | 2 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 13 | 11 | 2 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 18 | 22 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 10.1 | 9.5 | 6%left |
| Typical price | $199 | $189 | $10right |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | level |
| Board power | 132 W | 130 W | 2%right |
| Length | 190 mm | 200 mm | 5%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Radeon RX 6600 | 24 vs 22 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Radeon RX 6600 | 26 vs 22 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 6600 | 20 vs 18 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 6600 | 13 vs 11 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 19 vs 21 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 6600 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 132 W | 130 W |
| Length | 190 mm | 200 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | Nvidia |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $199 | $189 |