NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB vs ATI Radeon HD 3870
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
ATI Radeon HD 3870
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 3050 8 GB outperforms ATI Radeon HD 3870 by 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+13%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB vs ATI Radeon HD 3870: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 shows a 13% advantage for RTX 3050 8 GB in gaming performance, while ATI Radeon HD 3870 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4439
100100
100100
6813
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 3050 8 GB is the best overall choice
RTX 3050 8 GB leads in combined game performance. RTX 3050 8 GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 3050 8 GB leads in the combined performance index
ATI Radeon HD 3870 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 51–56of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
70 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
ATI Radeon HD 3870
100/100 · Price $119The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
44Better
39
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
38Better
34
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
36Better
32
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
65Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.210.1
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS9.098Better0.497
Power consumption130 W106 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR4
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Release date20222007
ArchitectureAmpereTeraScale
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6—
Launch price$299$119Better
Shader units / cores2560Better320
Length242 mm241 mmBetter
Clock speed1552 - 1777 MHzBetter775 MHz
Base clock1552 MHzBetter775 MHz
Boost clock1777 MHzBetter775 MHz
VRAM8 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR4Better
Memory frequency14 GHzBetter2,3 GHz
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth224 GB/sBetter74 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 2x16
Power consumption130 W106 WBetter
Process node8 nmBetter55 nm
Recommended PSU300 W300 W
Die size276 mm²192 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 2 MBL2 0.25 MBBetter
Transistor count12000 millionBetter666 million
Max monitors43
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 3050 8 GBATI Radeon HD 3870
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
26 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
22 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
14 FPSEstimated 63%
11 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 3050 8 GB215 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870197 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3050 8 GB151 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870138 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3050 8 GB101 FPSEstimated 71%ATI Radeon HD 387077 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB29 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387029 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 3050 8 GB139 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870127 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3050 8 GB120 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870109 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3050 8 GB73 FPSEstimated 71%ATI Radeon HD 387056 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB20 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 3050 8 GB175 FPSEstimated 80%ATI Radeon HD 3870160 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 3050 8 GB114 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870104 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3050 8 GB91 FPSEstimated 71%ATI Radeon HD 387070 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB43 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387043 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 3050 8 GB114 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870104 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3050 8 GB95 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 387087 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3050 8 GB65 FPSEstimated 71%ATI Radeon HD 387050 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3050 8 GB20 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 3050 8 GB26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3050 8 GB14 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 3050 8 GB5 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100443912%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100503341%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100513246%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1006813136%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100552768%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100542863%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100513246%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100572481%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100513149%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.1
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6—
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAmpereTeraScale
Process node8 nmBetter55 nm
Release date20222007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count12000 millionBetter666 million
Die size276 mm²192 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2560Better320
Base clock1552 MHzBetter775 MHz
Boost clock1777 MHzBetter775 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 2x16
Length242 mm241 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU300 W300 W
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR4Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR4
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS9.098Better0.497
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 3050 8 GB or ATI Radeon HD 3870?+
RTX 3050 8 GB has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3050 8 GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 3050 8 GB offers more overall performance, while RTX 3050 8 GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 3050 8 GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 3050 8 GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
ATI Radeon HD 3870 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
ATI Radeon HD 3870 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 3050 8 GB if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.