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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB vs Radeon RX 480

The GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $194.05 more expensive!

  • Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 28% cheaper$264.00 vs $69.95
  • Up to 50% better value for money
  • Up to 28% more expensive$69.95 vs $264.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB ranks 2 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
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Radeon RX 480
5834 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has 16% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 480
40.51 GP/s

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB fills pixels 16% faster.

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Radeon RX 480
182.3 GT/s

Radeon RX 480 maps textures 72% faster.

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Radeon RX 480 has 2 GB more VRAM.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

Radeon RX 480 moves data 52% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB draws 80W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 480 is $194.05 cheaper.

GDDR6
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GDDR5
96-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 30
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Arctic Islands (RX 400)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB and Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB scores 10/100, Radeon RX 480 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB or Radeon RX 480 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB and Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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