NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs AMD Radeon 890M
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | AMD Radeon 890M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 13/100 | 13/100 |
| Tier | D | D |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 0 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 28 W |
| Launch MSRP | — | — |
| Performance per $100 | — | — |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop carries more VRAM (4GB vs 0GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The AMD Radeon 890M draws 47W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing.