ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) differences in specs

Comparison of ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.607 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) 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 ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G is 130 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) is 130 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM)

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Top features of ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.607 GHz 1.510 GHz

Around 6% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G 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
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
GPU Chip	GA106-150-KA-A1 (Ampere) Navi 14 XTX
Execution units	18 22
Shader	2304 1408
Render Output Units	32 32
Texture Units	72 88

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G 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	14 Gbps 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 224 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.510 GHz 1.607 GHz
Boost Clock	1.760 GHz 1.845 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.717 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G 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
Tjunction max	93 \xc2\xb0C --
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Fan 1	-- 1 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 46 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G 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_2 (Ultimate) 12_1
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode / Encode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	-- 190 mm
Height	-- 139 mm
Width	-- 42 mm
Width (Slots)	-- 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

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

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 8
Release date	Q1/2022 Q3/2019
Structure size	8 nm 7 nm
Part-no	-- RX5500XT CLI 8G
Documents	data sheet data sheet