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 7900 XTX.
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3090, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs GeForce RTX 3090
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3090 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7900 XTX starts at $190,606 INR against $329,635 INR for the GeForce RTX 3090. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX wins on performance-per-dollar by about 148%. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX still sits about $189,607 INR above its $999 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $328,136 INR above its $1,499 INR MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 (RDNA 3 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 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX?
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3090 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7900 XTX better than the GeForce RTX 3090?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $139,029 INR over the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,496✓ | 6,144 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82 | 96✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 328✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 1,900 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,695 MHz | 2,500 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 936 GB/s | 960 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W✓ | 355 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Nov 2022 |
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