GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 83% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti also has more RT cores (84 vs 38) and more AI cores (336 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the faster card by about 83%. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864 | 10,752✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 84✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | 336✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,560 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,860 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Mar 2022 |