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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and Radeon RX 6950 XT.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT, leading by roughly 5% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
44/100✓
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+110% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 5,120)
+75% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 576 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 6950 XT
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
42/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+24% Boost Clock (2,310 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs Radeon RX 6950 XT

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6950 XT draws just 335W 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 16GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6950 XT's 16GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6950 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 Ti or Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the faster card. 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 Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is marginally faster, roughly 5% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,752✓5,120
Ray Tracing Cores84✓80
Tensor / AI Cores336—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
Base Clock1,560 MHz1,860 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,310 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
VRAM Capacity24 GB✓16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit✓256-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps✓18 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s✓576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP450 W335 W✓
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2022May 2022
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