AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| Tier | A | A |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 220 W | 350 W |
| Launch MSRP | $549 | $1499 |
| Performance per $100 | 9.7 | 3.5 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2020 |
| DLSS | — No | ✓ Yes |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 carries more VRAM (24GB vs 16GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 draws 130W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 offers better performance per dollar.