GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6600 XT, leading by roughly 117% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6600 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,341 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,790
Performance
39%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+413% CUDA Cores (10,496 vs 2,048)
+266% Bandwidth (936 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 6600 XT
Price
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+53% Boost Clock (2,589 MHz vs 1,695 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6600 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6600 XT starts at $449 EUR against $1,790 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6600 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~84% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $291 EUR above its $1,499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6600 XT draws just 160W 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 RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 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 Radeon RX 6600 XT's 8GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3090 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6600 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 6600 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6600 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, roughly 117% ahead. The Radeon RX 6600 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $1,341 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6600 XT comes out ahead.

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

Its 24GB (vs 8GB) 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 3090Radeon RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,4962,048
Ray Tracing Cores8232
Tensor / AI Cores328

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6600 XT
Base Clock1,395 MHz1,968 MHz
Boost Clock1,695 MHz2,589 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity24 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed19.5 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth936 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP350 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Jul 2021