NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| Tier | A | A |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 350 W | 220 W |
| Launch MSRP | $1499 | $549 |
| Performance per $100 | 3.5 | 9.7 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | — No |
| 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.