RTX 3050 vs RX 7600 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 3050 and RX 7600 XT 16 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 10.8%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3050
11% faster than RX 7600 XT 16 GB
Most VRAM
RX 7600 XT 16 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 3050
Lowest power draw
RTX 3050
32% lower rating than RX 7600 XT 16 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $318.95 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 3.53 | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 1,126.85 +11% | 1,016.88 |
| CUDA cores | 2,304 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1755 MHz | 2755 MHz +57% |
| RT cores | 18 | 32 +78% |
| Tensor cores | 72 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% |
| Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 288 GB/s +29% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OpenCL |
| TDP | 130 W −32% | 190 W |
| System PSU | N/A | 600 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 runs
RX 7600 XT 16 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 5 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3050 is faster for Blender rendering, but RX 7600 XT 16 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3050 leads by 10.8% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,127 vs 1,017). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 7600 XT 16 GB has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 3050. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3050 is the lower-power option at 130 W TDP, compared with 190 W for RX 7600 XT 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3050 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 7600 XT 16 GB is newer, but RTX 3050 still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 3050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 10.8%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3050 11% faster than RX 7600 XT 16 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 7600 XT 16 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 3050.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3050 32% lower rating than RX 7600 XT 16 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 3050 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RX 7600 XT 16 GB has 16 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.