Radeon R9 390 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon R9 390
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 48.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 390 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-48.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+48.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 390 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon R9 390
The Radeon R9 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,855 points. Launch price was $329.
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 390 scores 8,855 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 48.7%. The Radeon R9 390 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 390) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,855 | 13,170+49% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.12 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+149% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1777 MHz+78% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.63 MB | 3.5 MB+456% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 390 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon R9 390 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 390) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 512-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 390) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336 GB/s+5% |
| Bus Width | 512-bit+167% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 390) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 390 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 390) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 170W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 500W-33% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 275mm | — |
| Height | 109mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 75°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 77.5+163% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | — |
| Codename | Grenada | GA106 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #296 | #147 |
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