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RTX 3050 vs RX 5500 XT: which is better?

GeForce RTX 3050 is about 19% faster than Radeon RX 5500 XT in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon RX 5500 XT offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050

10%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)

≈ $304 (used)Part score 36/100

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AMD

Radeon RX 5500 XT

7%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)

≈ $160 (used)Part score 30/1002 players use it

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Faster: GeForce RTX 3050Cheaper: Radeon RX 5500 XTValue: Radeon RX 5500 XT

Head to head

10%

Gaming performance

36/100

Part score

30/100

50 FPS

Average FPS

42 FPS

≈ $304 (used)

Approx. price

≈ $160 (used)

75/100

Value for money

100/100

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3050	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Video memory (VRAM)	8 / 6 GB	4 / 8 GB
Board power	130 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	≥ 500 W	≥ 500 W
AI upscaling	DLSS 2 · FSR 3	FSR 3
Ray tracing	Yes	No
Release year	2022	2019

GeForce RTX 3050: 8 / 6 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Radeon RX 5500 XT: 4 / 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

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