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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)

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AMD
Performance
GeForce RTX 3090
61,56947% of 129,772
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 47% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0725% of 165.13
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
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 9070 XT.

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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 566 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 81st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $349. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 44) and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.

Memory

The RX 9060 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,518 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 322.3 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 9060 XT includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,700 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 3,130 MHz. It usually operates at 2,530 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 32 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 9060 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 160 W.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3090Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 4.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q2 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,499$349
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 9060 XT (16 GB)
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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3090 orRadeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)

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 9060 XT (16 GB)
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 7900 XTX9.17-54%
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 9060 XT (16 GB)
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 47% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

GeForce RTX 3090's 61,569 performance score ranks it 23rd among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0725% of 165.13
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
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 5090.

GeForce RTX 3090's 41.07 performance per dollar ranks it 81st 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 orRadeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 6950 XT73,975+20%
GeForce RTX 507071,642+16%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481+13%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373+11%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+7%
GeForce RTX 309061,569
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980-1%
GeForce RTX 407059,986-3%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119-4%
Radeon RX 680057,784-6%

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 9060 XT (16 GB)
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 6950 XT67.31+64%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59.18+44%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti53.89+31%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti50.86+24%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+15%
GeForce RTX 309041.07
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti34.76-15%

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 9060 XT (16 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
19,231.5
(+21.36%)
15,847
3DMark Time Spy Score
18,725.5
(+13.04%)
16,565
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
231,656
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
47,738.5
(+28.53%)
37,142
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
168,080
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
47,939.5
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Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
368
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PassMark G3D Mark
26,645
(+29.8%)
20,528
PassMark G2D Mark
1,050
1,197
(+14%)
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 9060 XT (16 GB)
CodenameGA102Navi 44
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 4.0
Process Size8 nm4 nm
Transistors28,300 million29,700 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 9060 XT (16 GB)
Memory Size24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth936.2 Gb/s322.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,219 MHz2,518 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit128 bit
L1 Cache128 KB--
L2 Cache6 MB4 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 9060 XT (16 GB)
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)350 W160 W
Suggested PSU750 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a

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 9060 XT (16 GB)
Stream Processors (SP)--2,048
CUDA Cores10,496--
Compute Units (CU)--32
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)82--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)328128
Render Output Units (ROP)11264
Tensor Cores328--
Ray Accelerators--32
Ray Tracing Cores82--
Core Clock Speed1,395 MHz1,700 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 MHz3,130 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--2,530 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 9060 XT (16 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate189.8 GPixel/s200.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate556 GTexel/s400.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance35.58 TFLOPS25.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance556 GFLOPS801.3 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 9060 XT (16 GB)
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.