NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs AMD Radeon RX 6800M

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Performance
GeForce RTX 309052% better
61,51859% of 104,737
Radeon RX 6800M
40,390.539% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 52% better performance than the Radeon RX 6800M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0425% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6800M
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 25% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $1,499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,219 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 936.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3090 includes 10,496 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 328 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 328 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 82 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 750 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3090 has the 15th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 61,518 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.04. This is the 71st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon RX 6800M GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 6800M is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2021. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 22) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 6800M has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 384 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RX 6800M includes 2,560 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,116 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,390 MHz. It usually operates at 2,300 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 40 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 145 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RX 6800M has the 39th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 38.56% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ3 2020Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,499--
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
Low - 1080p
132 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
101 FPS
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High - 1080p
79 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
47 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
36 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
22 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3090 orRadeon RX 6800M
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 7900 XTX32+45%
GeForce RTX 309022

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3090 orRadeon RX 6800M
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 7900 XTX31.22-54%
GeForce RTX 309068.14

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 309052% better
61,51859% of 104,737
Radeon RX 6800M
40,390.539% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 52% better performance than the Radeon RX 6800M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 15th with a score of 61,518, and the Radeon RX 6800M is ranked 39th with a score of 40,390.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0425% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6800M
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 63% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 3090's 41.04 performance per dollar ranks it 71st among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3090 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373+11%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+7%
GeForce RTX 309061,518
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980-1%
GeForce RTX 407059,969-3%
Radeon RX 6850M XT42,015.5-32%
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile41,027-33%
Radeon RX 6800M40,390.5-34%
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile37,933-38%
Radeon RX 7700S37,918-38%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3090 orRadeon RX 6800M

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
19,198
(+70.55%)
11,256.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
18,739
(+76.33%)
10,627
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
231,612
(+43.98%)
160,859
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
47,241
(+38.14%)
34,199
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
142,919
(+46.42%)
97,606
3DMark 11 Performance Score
47,895
(+66.15%)
28,826.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
368
(+85.86%)
198
PassMark G3D Mark
26,750
(+101.72%)
13,261
PassMark G2D Mark
1,038
(+89.42%)
548
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
CodenameGA102Navi 22
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2.0
Process Size8 nm7 nm
Transistors28,300 million17,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
Memory Size24 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth936.2 Gb/s384 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,219 MHz2,000 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache6 MB3 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
Slots3 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)350 W145 W
Suggested PSU750 W--
Power Connectors1x 12-pin--
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
Stream Processors (SP)--2,560
CUDA Cores10,496--
Compute Units (CU)--40
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)82--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)328160
Render Output Units (ROP)11264
Tensor Cores328--
Ray Accelerators--40
Ray Tracing Cores82--
Core Clock Speed1,395 MHz2,116 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 MHz2,390 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--2,300 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
Pixel Fill Rate189.8 GPixel/s153 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate556 GTexel/s382.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance35.58 TFLOPS12.24 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance556 GFLOPS764.8 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.02.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.