NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 3090 and the RX 9070 XT with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RX 9070 XT is ~7% faster than the RTX 3090 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 9070 XT is 60% cheaper (launch price).
RX 9070 XT
- Index (1080p)
- 78/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $599 · ≈ €551
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 3090 | RX 9070 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 91 | 97 | +7% |
| 1440p | 77 | 80 | +4% |
| 4K | 50 | 48 | +4% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 3090 and RX 9070 XT: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 3090 | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 350W | 300W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 75 | 78 |
| Score 1440p | 73 | 75 |
| Score 4K | 65 | 63 |
| Price (MSRP) | $1499 | $599 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 3090 | RX 9070 XT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 96FPS | 103FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 66FPS | 68FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Halloween: The Game | 90FPS | 96FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 96FPS | 103FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 104FPS | 110FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Mortal Shell II | 81FPS | 87FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 90FPS | 96FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Valor Mortis | 81FPS | 87FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 108FPS | 115FPS | RX 9070 XT |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 96FPS | 103FPS | RX 9070 XT |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 3090 with the RX 9070 XT.
Which is better, the RTX 3090 or the RX 9070 XT?
On average at 1080p, the RX 9070 XT is 7% faster than the RTX 3090. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 3090 averages 50 FPS and the RX 9070 XT 48 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 7% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.