AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear and unambiguous picture: the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile. Across eight direct comparisons, the AMD part takes all eight, with no wins recorded for NVIDIA. This is not a case of a mixed bag where each product excels in different workloads; the RX 7600M XT dominates across the board.

The largest victories for AMD come in compute-heavy and legacy DirectX workloads. In PassMark GPU Compute, the RX 7600M XT scores 7140 against NVIDIA's 4419, a 61.6% advantage. This indicates a substantial lead in general-purpose compute tasks that leverage the GPU for non-graphics processing. Similarly, in PassMark DirectX 11, the AMD part scores 137 versus 94, a 45.7% delta, showing strong performance in a widely used graphics API. The Geekbench OpenCL test also shows a massive gap, with AMD scoring 74869 to NVIDIA's 52998, a 41.3% difference. These results suggest that for any workload that stresses raw throughput, the RX 7600M XT is in a different class.

The 2D performance delta is the most extreme of all. In PassMark G2D, the RX 7600M XT scores 894 versus 526 for the RTX 3050 A Mobile, a 70% advantage. This is a very large margin, and while 2D tests are not representative of gaming, the size of the gap indicates the AMD part has a significant edge in basic display and rasterization operations.

In gaming-oriented tests, the lead is smaller but still decisive. The PassMark G3D score for the RX 7600M XT is 13907, compared to 11664 for the NVIDIA part, a 19.2% advantage. DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 tests show AMD leads of 15.1% and 24.6%, respectively. Even in DirectX 12, the closest margin, AMD still wins with 58 over 55, a 5.5% edge. The pattern is consistent: the RX 7600M XT delivers a strong performance advantage in every measured scenario, from legacy APIs to modern compute workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and are built on different manufacturing processes. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT is part of the Radeon RX 7000 series, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 33 chip with the codename "Hotpink Bonefish". It belongs to the Navi Mobile generation (RX 7000M). In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is a GeForce 30-series part based on the Ampere architecture, using the GA106 chip, and belongs to the GeForce 30 Mobile generation.

The manufacturing processes differ significantly. AMD uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, while NVIDIA uses an 8 nm process from Samsung. This process advantage likely contributes to the AMD chip's higher transistor density. The Navi 33 chip packs 13,300 million transistors into a 204 mm² die, resulting in a density of 65.2 million transistors per mm². The GA106 chip has 12,000 million transistors but on a larger 276 mm² die, giving a density of 43.5 million per mm². The AMD chip is smaller in area yet contains more transistors.

Core configuration also differs. The RX 7600M XT has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also features 32 ray tracing cores. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 1792 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with 14 ray tracing cores. Notably, the NVIDIA part includes 56 tensor cores, which the AMD part does not list (null in the data). This suggests the NVIDIA GPU is equipped for AI acceleration tasks, while the AMD GPU does not have a comparable listed feature.

Clock speeds show a wide divergence. The RX 7600M XT has a base clock of 1280 MHz, a boost clock of 2469 MHz, and a game clock of 2023 MHz. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has a base clock of 1065 MHz and a boost clock of 1343 MHz, with no game clock listed. The AMD part's boost clock is substantially higher, which contributes to its performance advantage. Memory clocks also differ: AMD runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, while NVIDIA runs at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective.

Both GPUs use 8 GB and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory respectively, both on a 128-bit bus. However, the bandwidth differs: the RX 7600M XT delivers 288.0 GB/s, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile delivers 192.0 GB/s. The AMD part has double the memory capacity and 50% more bandwidth.

The power envelope is very different. The RX 7600M XT has a TDP of 120 W, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile has a TDP of 45 W. This is a major factor: the AMD GPU consumes 2.67 times the power of the NVIDIA part. Both are integrated into the motherboard (slot width "IGP") with no power connectors, and both have portable-device-dependent display outputs. The bus interface also differs: AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while NVIDIA uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data lists eight benchmark comparisons, all won by the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT. The most decisive victories are in the compute and 2D categories.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 7600M XT scores 74869 against 52998 for the RTX 3050 A Mobile. This 41.3% delta is one of the largest in the dataset and shows a clear advantage in general-purpose compute workloads that use the OpenCL API. This is likely a direct result of the AMD part's higher FP32 throughput (20.23 TFLOPS versus 4.813 TFLOPS) and greater memory bandwidth.

The PassMark GPU Compute test shows an even larger gap: 7140 for AMD versus 4419 for NVIDIA, a 61.6% delta. This test typically stresses raw compute throughput, and the RX 7600M XT's higher shading unit count (2048 vs 1792), combined with its much higher clock speeds, explains the result. The FP32 rate difference is stark: 20.23 TFLOPS versus 4.813 TFLOPS, a more than 4x difference.

In PassMark DirectX 11, the RX 7600M XT scores 137 versus 94, a 45.7% delta. This is a significant margin for a mainstream gaming API. The DirectX 10 test shows a 24.6% delta (76 vs 61), and DirectX 9 shows a 15.1% delta (175 vs 152). These legacy API results indicate the AMD architecture maintains a strong lead even in older graphics pipelines.

The DirectX 12 test is the closest result, with AMD scoring 58 and NVIDIA scoring 55, a 5.5% delta. This suggests that in the most modern graphics API, the performance gap narrows considerably. However, AMD still wins, and the small margin should be noted as the most competitive area between the two parts.

The PassMark G3D score, a general 3D graphics benchmark, shows AMD at 13907 versus 11664 for NVIDIA, a 19.2% delta. This is a solid all-around gaming performance lead. The G2D test shows the largest delta of all: 894 versus 526, a 70% advantage for AMD. This result is striking and suggests the AMD part has a significant advantage in 2D rasterization and desktop compositing tasks.

The average benchmark score for the RX 7600M XT is 12710, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile has an average of 8746. The AMD part's percentile among all GPUs is 52, while the NVIDIA part sits at 44. In terms of nearest rivals, the RX 7600M XT's average score of 12710 is closest to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (12773, a -0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (12831, -0.9%). The RTX 3050 A Mobile's average of 8746 is closest to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8743, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8686, 0.7%). These comparison points place the AMD part in a higher performance tier overall.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT is the superior performer in every benchmark recorded. It wins all eight head-to-head tests, with deltas ranging from 5.5% in DirectX 12 to 70% in PassMark G2D. The average benchmark score difference is significant: 12710 for AMD versus 8746 for NVIDIA, a gap of over 3900 points. The percentile ranking also favors AMD, with the RX 7600M XT at the 52nd percentile of all GPUs versus the RTX 3050 A Mobile at the 44th.

For users prioritizing raw graphics and compute performance, the RX 7600M XT is clearly the better choice based on the recorded data. Its advantages in shading units (2048 vs 1792), clock speeds (boost 2469 MHz vs 1343 MHz), memory capacity (8 GB vs 4 GB), and memory bandwidth (288.0 GB/s vs 192.0 GB/s) all contribute to its dominance. The FP32 throughput of 20.23 TFLOPS versus 4.813 TFLOPS is a more than 4x difference and is reflected in the compute benchmark results.

However, the power consumption is a major differentiator. The RX 7600M XT has a TDP of 120 W, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile has a TDP of 45 W. This means the AMD part delivers its performance at nearly three times the power draw. In a mobile context, where battery life and thermal management are critical, this is a substantial trade-off. The RTX 3050 A Mobile is far more power-efficient, which could make it a better fit for thin-and-light laptops where sustained performance under a low power budget is more important than peak throughput.

Additionally, the NVIDIA part includes 56 tensor cores, which the AMD part does not list. This suggests the RTX 3050 A Mobile may have an advantage in AI-accelerated workloads, although no benchmark data in the pack confirms this. Users with specific needs for tensor core functionality would need to consider that aspect separately.

The RTX 3050 A Mobile also has a 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio (4.813 TFLOPS for both), while the RX 7600M XT has a 2:1 ratio (40.45 TFLOPS FP16 versus 20.23 TFLOPS FP32). This means the AMD part can double its throughput in half-precision workloads, which could benefit certain compute tasks.

For those who need maximum performance and can accommodate the higher power draw, the RX 7600M XT is the clear winner. For those who need a more power-efficient solution with tensor core support, the RTX 3050 A Mobile may be more appropriate, despite its lower benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT has an average benchmark score of 12710, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile has an average of 8746. The AMD part is higher by 3964 points.

Q: What is the largest performance delta between the two GPUs?

A: The largest delta is in the PassMark G2D test, where the RX 7600M XT scores 894 versus 526 for the RTX 3050 A Mobile, a 70% advantage for AMD.

Q: How does the memory configuration differ?

A: The RX 7600M XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth. Both use GDDR6 type memory.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The RX 7600M XT has a TDP of 120 W, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile has a TDP of 45 W. The AMD part consumes 75 W more than the NVIDIA part.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the nearest rival for each GPU based on average score?

A: For the RX 7600M XT, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 with an average score of 12773, a -0.5% delta. For the RTX 3050 A Mobile, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 with an average score of 8743, a 0% delta.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 12,000 million |

| Die Size | 204 mm² | 276 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 65.2M / mm² | 43.5M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1280 MHz | 1065 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2469 MHz | 1343 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2023 MHz | None |

| Memory Clock | 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) | 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | 192.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 1792 |

| TMUs | 128 | 56 |

| ROPs | 64 | 32 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 14 |

| Tensor Cores | None | 56 |

| Pixel Rate | 158.0 GPixel/s | 42.98 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 316.0 GTexel/s | 75.21 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 20.23 TFLOPS | 4.813 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 40.45 TFLOPS (2:1) | 4.813 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 120 W | 45 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2023-12-31 |