GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 differences in specs

Comparing GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.607 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 operates at a base clock speed of 1.607 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G is 130 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is 130 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.607 GHz 1.552 GHz

Around 3% better clock speed

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
GPU Chip	Navi 14 XTX GA106-150-A1
Execution units	22 20
Shader	1408 2560
Render Output Units	32 48
Texture Units	88 80

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 14 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 224 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.607 GHz 1.552 GHz
Boost Clock	1.845 GHz 1.777 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.733 GHz+ 1 % --

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	130 W 130 W

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_2 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	No Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No Decode

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.