AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU versus the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, meaning no direct comparison tests were logged for these two products. Instead, the available data consists of the AMD part having no benchmark scores at all, while the NVIDIA part has eight individual benchmark results across various test suites.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB shows a broad spread of scores in the database. Its PassMark G3D score of 10738 represents the highest single result among its recorded tests, while its PassMark DirectX 9 score of 124 is the lowest. The GPU compute score of 5192 indicates a moderate compute workload capability. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it records 1515 points. The PassMark DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores are 59, 72, and 53 respectively, showing a relatively narrow band of performance across those API levels. The PassMark G2D score of 882 reflects 2D graphics throughput.

Since the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no benchmark scores in the database, any head-to-head comparison must rely on the architectural specifications and the NVIDIA part's percentile placement. The RTX 3050 6 GB sits at the 15th percentile against all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2329. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M at 2335 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro P620 at 2339 (0.4% higher), the Intel HD Graphics 510 at 2305 (1% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M at 2363 (1.4% higher). These delta percentages show that the RTX 3050 6 GB performs within a narrow band around these older or lower-tier parts, roughly 1% above or below them.

For the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU, the absence of recorded benchmarks means the database assigns it a percentile of 50 against all GPUs, but with an average benchmark score of 0. This discrepancy suggests that the percentile value is a placeholder or derived from unlisted data, not from actual measured performance. The data cannot confirm any wins for either product, as the winsA and winsB fields both read 0.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 2329 for the RTX 3050 6 GB, placing it at the 15th percentile against all GPUs.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has an empty benchmarks array and an average benchmark score of 0 in the database. Its percentile against all GPUs is listed as 50, but no individual test scores are provided.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a boost clock of 2700 MHz, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has a boost clock of 1470 MHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s with LPDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has a higher memory bandwidth of 168.0 GB/s with GDDR6 memory.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has 2304 shading units, compared to 768 shading units on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the RTX 3050 6 GB in the database?

A: The nearest rivals by average score are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M (2335, 0.3% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro P620 (2339, 0.4% higher), the Intel HD Graphics 510 (2305, 1% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M (2363, 1.4% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 6 nm process node from TSMC, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB uses Ampere architecture on an 8 nm process node from Samsung. The AMD chip, codenamed Rembrandt+, integrates 13,100 million transistors on a 208 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 63.0M per mm². The NVIDIA chip, GA107, contains 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 43.5M per mm². The AMD process is denser despite having a larger absolute transistor count.

Memory architecture differs substantially. The AMD part uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA part uses 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, yielding 168.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA chip has a narrower bus but faster memory technology, resulting in higher overall bandwidth.

Compute resources vary widely. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, and 12 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA RTX 3050 6 GB has 2304 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, 18 ray tracing cores, and 72 tensor cores. The NVIDIA part has three times the shading units and 1.5 times the ray tracing cores, plus dedicated tensor cores that the AMD part lacks.

Clock behavior also differs. The AMD part has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz, while the NVIDIA part has a base clock of 1042 MHz and a boost clock of 1470 MHz. The AMD boost clock is significantly higher, but the NVIDIA base clock starts higher. The memory clock on the AMD part is 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective, while the NVIDIA memory clock is 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results. Its average score of 2329 and 15th percentile placement show it performs in the lower tier of all recorded GPUs, but it does have a concrete performance profile. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no benchmark data, so its actual performance cannot be assessed from the database. The AMD part does have a higher boost clock, more memory capacity (16 GB versus 6 GB), and a higher transistor density, but the NVIDIA part has more shading units, higher memory bandwidth, and tensor cores.

For users selecting between the two based on recorded data, the NVIDIA part is the verifiable choice, as its benchmark scores exist and its average score is nonzero. The AMD part's percentile of 50 is not supported by any measured score, making it an unreliable indicator. The NVIDIA part also has a launch MSRP of 179 USD, which can be stated once as a reference point. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. The NVIDIA part is marked as end-of-life production, while the AMD part is active. The data supports picking the NVIDIA part when measured performance is required, and the AMD part when its active production status and higher memory capacity are priorities, though its performance remains unverified.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in several recorded fields. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB uses an 8 nm node from Samsung. Transistor counts are 13,100 million for AMD and 8,700 million for NVIDIA. Die sizes are 208 mm² for AMD and 200 mm² for NVIDIA. Transistor densities are 63.0M per mm² for AMD and 43.5M per mm² for NVIDIA.

Clock speeds differ: AMD base is 800 MHz, NVIDIA base is 1042 MHz; AMD boost is 2700 MHz, NVIDIA boost is 1470 MHz; AMD memory clock is 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective), NVIDIA memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Memory size is 16 GB LPDDR5 for AMD versus 6 GB GDDR6 for NVIDIA. Bus width is 128-bit for AMD and 96-bit for NVIDIA. Bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s for AMD and 168.0 GB/s for NVIDIA.

Compute units differ: shading units 768 (AMD) versus 2304 (NVIDIA), TMUs 48 versus 72, ROPs 32 for both, RT cores 12 versus 18, tensor cores null for AMD and 72 for NVIDIA. Pixel rates are 86.40 GPixel/s for AMD and 47.04 GPixel/s for NVIDIA. Texture rates are 129.6 GTexel/s for AMD and 105.8 GTexel/s for NVIDIA. FP32 performance is 4.147 TFLOPS for AMD and 6.774 TFLOPS for NVIDIA. FP16 performance is 8.294 TFLOPS (2:1) for AMD and 6.774 TFLOPS (1:1) for NVIDIA.

TDP differs: 28 W for AMD and 70 W for NVIDIA. The NVIDIA part is dual-slot, while the AMD part has no slot width recorded. Power connectors are none for both. The NVIDIA part has a suggested PSU of 250 W, while the AMD part has none recorded. The NVIDIA part uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the AMD part has no bus interface recorded. Display outputs are 1x USB Type-C for AMD and 1x HDMI 2.1 plus 3x DisplayPort 1.4a for NVIDIA. The NVIDIA part has dimensions of 242 mm length and 112 mm height, while the AMD part has no dimensions recorded. Production status is Active for AMD and End-of-life for NVIDIA. Release dates are 2024-12-31 for AMD and 2024-02-01 for NVIDIA. The NVIDIA part has a predecessor (GeForce 20) and successor (GeForce 40), while the AMD part has none recorded.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded specifications, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU wins in several categories. It has a higher boost clock (2700 MHz versus 1470 MHz), more memory capacity (16 GB versus 6 GB), higher pixel rate (86.40 GPixel/s versus 47.04 GPixel/s), higher texture rate (129.6 GTexel/s versus 105.8 GTexel/s), and higher FP16 performance (8.294 TFLOPS versus 6.774 TFLOPS). It also has a lower TDP at 28 W versus 70 W, making it more power-efficient on paper. Its higher transistor density and smaller process node indicate a more compact design.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB wins in other categories. It has higher memory bandwidth (168.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s), more shading units (2304 versus 768), more TMUs (72 versus 48), more RT cores (18 versus 12), and dedicated tensor cores (72 versus none). Its FP32 performance is higher at 6.774 TFLOPS versus 4.147 TFLOPS. It also has a higher base clock (1042 MHz versus 800 MHz). Its memory clock is faster at 1750 MHz versus 800 MHz, and it has a wider set of display outputs.

For use cases, the AMD part appears suited to scenarios where memory capacity and low power draw are priorities, such as embedded or mobile applications, given its active production status and 28 W TDP. The NVIDIA part appears suited to scenarios requiring higher raw compute throughput, especially FP32 workloads and tensor operations, though its end-of-life status and higher 70 W TDP limit its appeal. The recorded benchmark scores only exist for the NVIDIA part, so any performance-based win must go to the NVIDIA part by default, while the AMD part wins on specification advantages that have no measured counterpart in the database.