GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3090, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index.

Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)

VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090
Price
€1,790
Performance
39%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+105% CUDA Cores (10,496 vs 5,120)
+105% Tensor Cores (328 vs 160)
+63% Bandwidth (936 GB/s vs 576 GB/s)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
43%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+32% Boost Clock (2,245 MHz vs 1,695 MHz)

Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs GeForce RTX 3090

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3090 is better matched to 1440p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE draws just 260W 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 16GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 16GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is roughly 4 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 GRE 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 GRE?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the faster card by about 10%. 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 Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than the GeForce RTX 3090?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is noticeably faster, roughly 10% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

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

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) 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 7900 GRE
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,4965,120
Ray Tracing Cores8280
Tensor / AI Cores328160

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Base Clock1,395 MHz1,287 MHz
Boost Clock1,695 MHz2,245 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM Capacity24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19.5 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth936 GB/s576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7900 GRE
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W260 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Feb 2024