The Radeon RX 7600 gives a slightly higher raster FPS per euro than the GeForce RTX 5050, making it the better buy for plain 1080p gaming. If you need any ray-tracing though, the RTX 5050 has you getting roughly double the performance per euro.
What the numbers say
At the cheapest new EU listings the RX 7600 costs €317 (which is €3 less than the RTX 5050 at €320) and it delivers 69.9 FPS on a 1080p Ultra test. The RTX 5050 scores 69.3 FPS in the same spot. That puts the RX 7600 at about 0.22 FPS/€ and the RTX 5050 a hair less, a 2 % advantage for the Radeon despite the €3 price gap.
Both cards ship with 8 GB of VRAM as listed. Memory capacity isn’t a differentiator.
Raster performance per euro (new)
| Card | New price (€) | 1080p Ultra FPS | FPS/€ |
|---|---|---|---|
| RX 7600 | 317 | 69.9 | 0.22 |
| RTX 5050 | 320 | 69.3 | 0.22 |
In raw raster terms the two cards are neck-and-neck. The RX 7600 squeezes out a tiny edge for a marginally lower spend.
Ray‑tracing value
Turn on ray-tracing at the same 1080p Ultra setting and the RTX 5050 hits 31.2 FPS according to Tom’s Hardware. That’s about 0.098 FPS/€. The RX 7600 drops to 16.0 FPS in the same test. Looks like roughly 0.051 FPS/€. So, the RTX 5050 offers roughly double the ray-tracing performance per euro.
Second‑hand market
If you’re hunting for a used deal, the RX 7600 can be found for €239. It still out-performs a used RTX 5050 at €259. The performance-per-euro numbers are 0.293 FPS/€ for the Radeon versus 0.268 FPS/€ for the Nvidia. That gives the RX 7600 a 9 % advantage.
Both cards keep the same 8 GB VRAM pool. The used price gap is the only factor that shifts the balance.
Overall recommendation
If your primary goal is solid 1080p raster gaming on a tight budget, the RX 7600 is the clear winner. It’s a fraction cheaper new, cheaper used, and gives a modest FPS-per-euro edge. Choose the RTX 5050 only if you plan to use ray-tracing at all. Its double-the-FPS-per-euro in that niche makes it the only sensible option for RT-heavy titles.
If you want other budget picks, look at our Intel Arc B570 vs Radeon RX 7600 comparison and the hidden-gem Radeon RX 9070 XT.
What the data can’t tell you
The benchmarks use a single synthetic suite and a specific test rig. Real-world frame-rates can vary with drivers, game optimisation, and CPU bottlenecks (nor are regional warranty differences that may affect a used purchase covered). Power draw, noise, and long-term driver support are not in there.
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