GeForce RTX 3050 8 GBVSRadeon RX 7400
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERGeForce RTX 3050 8 GB+10%Better gaming performance
NVIDIA
RTX 3050 8 GB
VSWINNERRTX 3050 8 GB10%Better gaming performance
AMD
RX 7400
Performance4440
Efficiency100100
Price / performance10088
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB vs Radeon RX 7400: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 3050 8 GB and RX 7400 shows a 10% advantage for RTX 3050 8 GB in gaming performance, while RX 7400 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
4440
100100
10088
6868
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
RTX 3050 8 GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 42–47of 61
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
0 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
100/100 · Price $299The 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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
44Better
40
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
38Better
35
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
36Better
33
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
65Better
60
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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 1.4a3x DisplayPort 2.1
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1a
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2FSR
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS9.098Better8
Power consumption130 W55 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector8 pin1x 6-pin
Release date20222025
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3.0
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$299$299
Shader units / cores2560Better1792
Length242 mmVaries by board
Clock speed1552 - 1777 MHzBetter1452 - 2300 MHz
Base clock1552 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock1777 MHz2300 MHzBetter
VRAM8 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency14 GHzBetter10,8 GHz
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Memory bandwidth224 GB/sBetter173 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x8
Power consumption130 W55 WBetter
Process node8 nm6 nmBetter
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Die size276 mm²204 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 2 MBL1 128 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count12000 million13300 millionBetter
Max monitors44
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 RX 7400 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 GBRX 7400
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
26 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
22 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
14 FPSEstimated 63%
12 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: Wukong26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Call of Duty: Warzone26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2215Estimated 74%197Estimated 74%151Estimated 74%139Estimated 74%101Estimated 71%85Estimated 69%29Estimated 63%27Estimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077139Estimated 74%127Estimated 74%120Estimated 74%110Estimated 74%73Estimated 71%62Estimated 69%20Estimated 63%18Estimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5175Estimated 80%161Estimated 80%114Estimated 74%104Estimated 74%91Estimated 71%77Estimated 69%43Estimated 63%40Estimated 63%
God of War Ragnarök26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Hogwarts Legacy114Estimated 74%104Estimated 74%95Estimated 74%87Estimated 74%65Estimated 71%55Estimated 69%20Estimated 63%18Estimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202426Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Monster Hunter Wilds26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Starfield26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100444010%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10050500%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10051486%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10068680%
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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10055534%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10054516%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10051486%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10057562%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10051486%
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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 2FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3.0
Process node8 nm6 nmBetter
Release date20222025
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count12000 million13300 millionBetter
Die size276 mm²204 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2560Better1792
Base clock1552 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock1777 MHz2300 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x8
Length242 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Power connector8 pin1x 6-pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1a
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 1.4a3x DisplayPort 2.1
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 3050 8 GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
TFLOPS9.098Better8
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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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 RX 7400?+
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?+
RX 7400 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?+
RX 7400 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.