GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3090 and Radeon RX 6500 XT.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 comes out dramatically faster — about 388% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 388% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the gentler choice at 113W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 carries 24GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6500 XT. The extra 20GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 (RDNA 2 vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3090 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?
The GeForce RTX 3090 is the faster card by about 388%. 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 better than the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,496✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 328 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,695 MHz | 2,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 936 GB/s✓ | 144 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| TDP | 350 W | 113 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jan 2022 |
