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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

  • Blender render score 5087 samples/min
  • Video memory 24 GB
  • Board power 350 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

  • Blender render score 4974 samples/min
  • Video memory 24 GB
  • Board power 355 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 30905,087

Median of 102 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX4,974

Median of 76 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A57%Good
B56%Good

Too close to call

Office Work

A48%Fair
B47%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A56%Good
B55%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A60%Good
B60%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

55/100

BAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

55/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

Advantages

  • Shader units 10,496 vs 6144 (71% higher)
  • Blender render score 5087 samples/min vs 4974 samples/min (2% higher)
  • Board power 350 W vs 355 W (1% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Boost clock 1695 MHz vs 2500 MHz (32% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Advantages

  • Boost clock 2500 MHz vs 1695 MHz (47% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 6144 vs 10,496 (41% lower)
  • Blender render score 4974 samples/min vs 5087 samples/min (2% lower)
  • Board power 355 W vs 350 W (1% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090BAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.5087 samples/min Better +2%4974 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.10276
Memory
Video memory24 GB24 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus384 bit384 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units10,496 Better +71%6144
Boost clock1695 MHz2500 MHz Better +47%
Power
Board power350 W Better355 W
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Release year20202022
Launch price$1499$999

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 posts a median render score of 5,087 against 4,974 for AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 102 and 76 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 24 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1695 MHz boost clock, 350 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $1499. AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX: 24 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2500 MHz boost clock, 355 W board power, released in 2022, launched at $999.

GeForce RTX 3090 vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 posts a median render score of 5,087 against 4,974 for AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 102 and 76 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is rated at 355 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 350 W, so the GeForce RTX 3090 draws 1% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3090 and the Radeon RX 7900 XTX cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 launched at $1499 and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX at $999. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (57 and 56 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.