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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is not recorded in the database, which means direct numerical comparisons cannot be made. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has eight recorded benchmark scores. Its strongest result is in Passmark G3D with a score of 10738, while its weakest is in Passmark DirectX 12 at 53. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 124 shows the card delivers over twice the performance of its DirectX 12 score, indicating the architecture is more efficient in legacy workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test returns a score of 1515, while Passmark GPU Compute reaches 5192.

The RTX 3050 6 GB holds an average benchmark score of 2329, placing it in the 15th percentile of all GPUs tracked by the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M at 2335 (0.3% faster), the NVIDIA Quadro P620 at 2339 (0.4% faster), the Intel HD Graphics 510 at 2305 (1.0% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M at 2363 (1.4% faster). The data shows the RTX 3050 6 GB sits within a tight performance cluster; the entire spread between its slowest and fastest nearest rivals is only 2.5 percentage points.

Because the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The recorded measurements belong exclusively to the NVIDIA part. The database shows zero wins for the AMD component and zero wins for the NVIDIA component in the head-to-head field, reflecting the absence of matched test data rather than a performance verdict.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is a fully measured product with an average score of 2329, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no benchmark results and an average score of zero. The RTX 3050 6 GB sits at the 15th percentile, meaning the database indicates it outperforms 15% of all tracked GPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster within 1.4 percentage points, so the card is statistically comparable to older mobile and entry-level desktop parts like the GT 640M and Quadro P620.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU carries a 50th percentile rating, but this figure is not backed by any recorded benchmark score. Without measurements, the database cannot substantiate a performance claim for the AMD part. The RTX 3050 6 GB, by contrast, has a complete record: eight individual test scores, an average, a percentile rank, and a set of nearest rivals. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the NVIDIA card is the only one with verifiable performance data, and that data places it in the lower quarter of the database.

For users selecting between these two based solely on database records, the RTX 3050 6 GB is the only option with measurable evidence. The AMD part remains an unverified entry. The RTX 3050 6 GB also has a distinct specification profile, including a 70 W TDP, 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, and a dual-slot cooler, which the database records in full. The AMD part lists a 28 W TDP and 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, but no performance measurements exist to connect those specifications to real-world results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU uses the Hawk Point chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, producing a transistor density of 142.6 million per mm². The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB uses the GA107 chip with Ampere architecture, fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It contains 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 43.5 million per mm².

The process node difference is substantial. AMD's 4 nm node is two generations ahead of NVIDIA's 8 nm node in lithography, and the transistor density reflects this: the AMD chip packs over three times more transistors per square millimeter. The AMD die is smaller at 178 mm² versus 200 mm², yet it holds nearly three times more transistors. The NVIDIA die is physically larger but less dense.

Ray tracing hardware differs in count. The AMD part has 12 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA part has 18. The NVIDIA card also includes 72 tensor cores, which the AMD part does not list. Shading units differ significantly: the RTX 3050 6 GB has 2304 shading units against 768 for the Ryzen Z2 GPU, a 3x advantage. Texture mapping units favor NVIDIA at 72 versus 48, while render output units are equal at 32 for both.

The API support is identical: both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status differs, with the AMD part listed as active and the NVIDIA part as end-of-life. The NVIDIA part has a predecessor in GeForce 20 and a successor in GeForce 40, while the AMD part lists no predecessor or successor.

Specification Differences

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB and AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU differ across nearly every major specification field. Clock speeds: 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 1230 MHz higher, but the NVIDIA base clock is 242 MHz higher.

Memory configuration: the AMD part uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 119.9 GB/s and a memory clock of 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective). The NVIDIA part uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with a bandwidth of 168.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). NVIDIA has 40% more bandwidth despite having 10 GB less memory and a narrower bus, because its memory runs at nearly double the effective speed.

Compute throughput: the AMD part delivers 8.294 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), while the NVIDIA part delivers 6.774 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). AMD leads by 22% in raw floating-point throughput. Pixel rate favors AMD at 86.40 GPixel/s versus 47.04 GPixel/s, a 84% advantage. Texture rate favors AMD at 129.6 GTexel/s versus 105.8 GTexel/s, a 22% advantage.

Power and physical specs: the AMD part has a 28 W TDP and no power connectors, while the NVIDIA part has a 70 W TDP, no power connectors, a suggested PSU of 250 W, and a dual-slot cooler. The NVIDIA card measures 242 mm in length and 112 mm in height. The AMD part has no recorded dimensions. Display outputs: the AMD part has one USB Type-C output, while the NVIDIA part has one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. The NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x8; the AMD part has no recorded bus interface. Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2024-12-31 and the NVIDIA part on 2024-02-01. The launch MSRP for the RTX 3050 6 GB is 179 USD.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has an average benchmark score of 2329 across eight recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of zero.

Q: How does the RTX 3050 6 GB compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3050 6 GB sits between the Intel HD Graphics 510 (2305, 1% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M (2363, 1.4% faster). It is 0.3% slower than the GT 640M and 0.4% slower than the Quadro P620.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has 168.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is 40% more than the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU's 119.9 GB/s, despite the AMD part having a wider 128-bit bus versus NVIDIA's 96-bit bus.

Q: What is the transistor density difference between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has a transistor density of 142.6 million per mm² on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has 43.5 million per mm² on an 8 nm Samsung process.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has a boost clock of 2700 MHz, which is 1230 MHz higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB's boost clock of 1470 MHz.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has a TDP of 28 W, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has a TDP of 70 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins on specification-driven metrics where the recorded data supports it. It has a 22% higher FP32 throughput at 8.294 TFLOPS versus 6.774 TFLOPS, an 84% higher pixel rate at 86.40 GPixel/s versus 47.04 GPixel/s, and a 22% higher texture rate at 129.6 GTexel/s versus 105.8 GTexel/s. Its 2700 MHz boost clock is 1230 MHz higher, its 16 GB memory capacity is 10 GB larger, and its 25,390 million transistor count is nearly triple the NVIDIA part's 8,700 million. The AMD part also draws 42 W less power at 28 W versus 70 W, and it is built on a 4 nm process versus 8 nm.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB wins on measured performance data and hardware features. It has eight recorded benchmark scores, a 2329 average, and a 15th percentile ranking, while the AMD part has no measurements. The NVIDIA card has 2304 shading units versus 768, 18 ray tracing cores versus 12, and 72 tensor cores against none listed. Its memory bandwidth is 40% higher at 168.0 GB/s, its base clock is 242 MHz higher, and it offers four display outputs (one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a) versus a single USB Type-C. The NVIDIA part has a recorded physical footprint of 242 mm by 112 mm, a dual-slot cooler, a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, and a launch MSRP of 179 USD.

In a use-case split, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU suits low-power, space-constrained deployments where the 28 W TDP, compact unlisted dimensions, and single USB Type-C output align with integrated-style usage. Its 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and 128-bit bus favor capacity-sensitive workloads, and its higher compute rates suggest it is designed for tasks where raw FP32 throughput matters more than legacy API performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB suits desktop builds where the dual-slot cooler, 250 W suggested PSU, and standard display outputs are expected. Its tensor cores and higher ray tracing core count indicate readiness for accelerated workloads that rely on those units. The database contains no benchmark evidence for the AMD part, so the NVIDIA card remains the only one with verified performance in the record.