GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3090, leading by roughly 28% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3090 is the cheaper option by $1,700 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3090
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is significantly faster, around 28% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3090 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3090 starts at $1,799 EUR against $3,499 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $300 EUR above its $1,499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop draws just 150W 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 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop's 16GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 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 5090 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is the faster card by about 28%. 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 5090 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3090?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop worth the extra $1,700 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3090?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,496✓ | 10,240 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82✓ | 80 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 328✓ | 320 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz✓ | 1,340 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,695 MHz | 1,890 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 936 GB/s✓ | 896 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jan 2025 |
