GPU Comparison
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The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is dramatically faster than the Radeon R9 390X, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon R9 390X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Radeon R9 390X
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the Radeon R9 390X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws just 130W versus 275W for the Radeon R9 390X, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 7 years newer than the Radeon R9 390X (Ampere vs GCN 2.0), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 390X offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or Radeon R9 390X?
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the faster card by about 44%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.