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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

NVIDIA
VS
AMD
Performance
GeForce RTX 3090
61,56947% of 129,772
Radeon RX 7900 GRE9% better
67,13452% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 9% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0725% of 165.13
Radeon RX 7900 GRE198% better
122.2874% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 198% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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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 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 47.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 61,569 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.07. This is the 82nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2023 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 31) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 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 7900 GRE includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,287 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,245 MHz. It usually operates at 1,880 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 160 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 160 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 7900 GRE occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 260 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 7900 GRE has the 19th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 51.73% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 67,134 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 122.28. This is the 11th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7900 GRE
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q3 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,499$549
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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Low - 1080p
221 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
190 FPS
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High - 1080p
172 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
160 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
126 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
75 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.

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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.

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GPUCost Per Frame
Arc A7709.51-53%
GeForce RTX 30609.68-52%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33-49%
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44-48%
GeForce RTX 408011.89-41%
GeForce RTX 309020.09

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3090
61,56947% of 129,772
Radeon RX 7900 GRE9% better
67,13452% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 9% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 23rd with a score of 61,569, and the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is ranked 19th with a score of 67,134.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0725% of 165.13
Radeon RX 7900 GRE198% better
122.2874% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 198% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 82nd with a performance per dollar of 41.07, and the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is ranked 11th with a performance per dollar of 122.28.

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.

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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.

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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 7900 GRE
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
19,231.5
20,658.5
(+7.42%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
18,725.5
19,036.5
(+1.66%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
231,656
247,366
(+6.78%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
47,738.5
54,609.5
(+14.39%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
168,080
190,128
(+13.12%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
47,939.5
(+6%)
45,225
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
368
(+3.11%)
356.9
PassMark G3D Mark
26,648
27,065
(+1.56%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,046
1,162
(+11.09%)
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 7900 GRE
CodenameGA102Navi 31
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3.0
Process Size8 nm5 nm
Transistors28,300 million57,700 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 7900 GRE
Memory Size24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth936.2 Gb/s576 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,219 MHz2,250 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB256 KB
L2 Cache6 MB6 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 7900 GRE
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)350 W260 W
Suggested PSU750 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C

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 7900 GRE
Stream Processors (SP)--5,120
CUDA Cores10,496--
Compute Units (CU)--80
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)82--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)328320
Render Output Units (ROP)112160
AI Accelerators--160
Tensor Cores328--
Ray Accelerators--80
Ray Tracing Cores82--
Core Clock Speed1,395 MHz1,287 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 MHz2,245 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--1,880 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 7900 GRE
Pixel Fill Rate189.8 GPixel/s359.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate556 GTexel/s718.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance35.58 TFLOPS45.98 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance556 GFLOPS1,436.8 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 7900 GRE
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.02.2
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.