GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 7700 XT, leading by roughly 22% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 7700 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,342 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,790
Performance
39%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+204% CUDA Cores (10,496 vs 3,456)
+204% Tensor Cores (328 vs 108)
+117% Bandwidth (936 GB/s vs 432 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Price
€448
Performance
32%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Boost Clock (2,544 MHz vs 1,695 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT

The GeForce RTX 3090 is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $448 EUR against $1,790 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~228% 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 7700 XT draws just 245W 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 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 7700 XT's 12GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is roughly 3 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 7700 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 7700 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 7700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3090 is significantly faster, roughly 22% ahead. The Radeon RX 7700 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 7700 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 $1,342 EUR over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7700 XT comes out ahead.

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

Its 24GB (vs 12GB) 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 7700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,4963,456
Ray Tracing Cores8254
Tensor / AI Cores328108

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7700 XT
Base Clock1,395 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock1,695 MHz2,544 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7700 XT
VRAM Capacity24 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit192-bit
Memory Speed19.5 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth936 GB/s432 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W245 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Aug 2023