GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 424.1% better value than GeForce RTX 3090.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, leading by roughly 26% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $15,103 BRL cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3090 is significantly faster, around 26% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB starts at $2,700 BRL against $17,803 BRL for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~424% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $2,321 BRL above its $379 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $16,304 BRL above its $1,499 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws just 180W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3090, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $15,103 BRL over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,496✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 328✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,695 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 936 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Apr 2025 |
