GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3090
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9070 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3090 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (312mm) | Standard Size (288mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9070 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $700 versus $900 for the GeForce RTX 3090, it costs 22% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 30.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($900) | ✅More affordable ($700) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3090 and Radeon RX 9070 XT
GeForce RTX 3090
The GeForce RTX 3090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,594 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Radeon RX 9070 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2970 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 304W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,922 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3090 scores 26,594 and the Radeon RX 9070 XT reaches 26,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3090 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,496 (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Raw compute: 35.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 48.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 2970 MHz. Ray tracing: 82 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 64 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) with 328 Tensor cores vs 128.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,594 | 26,922+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 10496+156% | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.58 TFLOPS | 48.66 TFLOPS+37% |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 2970 MHz+75% |
| ROPs | 112 | 128+14% |
| TMUs | 328+28% | 256 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82+28% | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 328+156% | 128 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3090 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9070 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3090 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3090 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 936 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — a 46.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3090. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the Radeon RX 9070 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 936 GB/s+46% | 640 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3090) vs VCN (Enhanced) (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN (Enhanced). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3090) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN (Enhanced) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN (Enhanced) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3090 draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 304W — a 14.1% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 750W (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 312mm vs 288mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 304W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 312mm | 288mm |
| Height | 140mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 3 | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 88.6+17% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3090 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $900, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT launched at $599 and now averages $700. The Radeon RX 9070 XT costs 22.2% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.5 (GeForce RTX 3090) vs 38.5 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the Radeon RX 9070 XT offers 30.5% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $599-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $900 | $700-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.5 | 38.5+31% |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 48 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | March 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #37 | #31 |
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