AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)

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Performance
Radeon RX 6900 XT239% better
59,11956% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
17,42117% of 104,737

The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 239% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6900 XT
59.1837% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
No data available

The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 37% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 6900 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RX 6900 XT includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,825 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,250 MHz. It usually operates at 2,015 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 6900 XT is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 6900 XT has the 18th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 56.45% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 59,119 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 59.18. This is the 55th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q3 2022. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA107) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3050 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 96 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 168 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3050 Mobile includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,237 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,492 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 20 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3050 Mobile has the 131st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Ampere
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ4 2020Q3 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$999--
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
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Radeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Low - 1080p
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40 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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36 FPS
High - 1080p
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32 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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23 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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15 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile23+52%
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)15.1
Arc A730M15-1%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon RX 6900 XT239% better
59,11956% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
17,42117% of 104,737

The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 239% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is ranked 18th with a score of 59,119, and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) is ranked 131st with a score of 17,421.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6900 XT
59.1837% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
No data available

The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 90% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Radeon RX 6900 XT's 59.18 performance per dollar ranks it 55th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
18,210
(+290.73%)
4,660.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
17,549
(+246.99%)
5,057.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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72,486
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
50,587
(+322.97%)
11,960
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
160,895
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
42,418
(+146.29%)
17,223
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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221
PassMark G3D Mark
26,814
(+159.57%)
10,330
PassMark G2D Mark
1,031
(+69.85%)
607
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
CodenameNavi 21GA107
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Ampere
Process Size7 nm8 nm
Transistors26,800 million8,700 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Memory Size16 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth512 Gb/s168 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit96 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Slots3 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)300 W75 W
Suggested PSU700 W--
Power Connectors2x 8-pin--
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Stream Processors (SP)5,120--
CUDA Cores--2,560
Compute Units (CU)80--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--20
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)32080
Render Output Units (ROP)12832
Tensor Cores--80
Ray Accelerators80--
Ray Tracing Cores--20
Core Clock Speed1,825 MHz1,237 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,250 MHz1,492 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)2,015 MHz--

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate288 GPixel/s47.74 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate720 GTexel/s119.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance23.04 TFLOPS7.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,440 GFLOPS119.4 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRadeon RX 6900 XTGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL2.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.