Radeon RX 6950 XT vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Radeon RX 6950 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 Radeon RX 6950 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6950 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Very Large (Check Case) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6950 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $850 versus $1,100 for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, it costs 23% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 23.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($850) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,100) |
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 Radeon RX 6950 XT and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Radeon RX 6950 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,076 points. Launch price was $1,099.
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 28,076 and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti reaches 29,395 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1860 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 336.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,076 | 29,395+5% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 10752+110% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS+68% |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+25% | 1860 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+14% | 112 |
| TMUs | 320 | 336+5% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 10.5 MB+950% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 84+5% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6950 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6950 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 1008 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Decoder: RDNA 2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 2 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | RDNA 2 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6950 XT draws 335W versus the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's 450W — a 29.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 336mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W-26% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 850W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 336mm |
| Height | 120mm | 140mm |
| Slots | 3 | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C-2% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 83.8+28% | 65.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6950 XT launched at $1099 MSRP and currently averages $850, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 and now averages $1100. The Radeon RX 6950 XT costs 22.7% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.0 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 26.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the Radeon RX 6950 XT offers 23.6% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1099-45% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $850-23% | $1100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.0+24% | 26.7 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GA102 |
| Release | May 10 2022 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #25 | #19 |
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