GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 82.3% better value than GeForce RTX 3090.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 144% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $4,650 AED cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 144% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3090 also has more RT cores (82 vs 28) and more AI cores (328 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $1,350 AED against $6,000 AED for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~82% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,021 AED above its $329 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $4,501 AED above its $1,499 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB pulls less power (170W vs 350W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
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 GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3090?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $4,650 AED over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,695 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Sep 2020 |
