AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the faster graphics card, scoring 78/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 75/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — roughly 4% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

Winner

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

78
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

75
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
Gaming score78/10075/100
VRAM20 GB24 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP315 W350 W
Boost clock2400 MHz1695 MHz
ReleaseDec 2022Sep 2020
MSRP$799.00$899.00

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: which should you buy?

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the faster graphics card, scoring 78/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 75/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — roughly 4% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT better than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is faster for gaming, scoring 78/100 versus 75/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (about 4% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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