NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 170 W
73
/ 100
From $299
VS
GeForce RTX 5090 Super wins by 26
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Blackwell · 32 GB · 620 W
99
/ 100
From $2,199
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 5090 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB lands at 73 and GeForce RTX 5090 Super at 99. That puts GeForce RTX 5090 Super ahead by 26 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 5090 Super if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 73
vs 99 GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
73 raster 73
rt 68
ai 70
efficiency 73
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
99 raster 99
rt 100
ai 100
efficiency 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5090 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 170 W | 620 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5090 Super? +
GeForce RTX 5090 Super scores 99 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 26. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the price? +
At $299, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 73 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 5090 Super worth the price? +
At $2,199, GeForce RTX 5090 Super delivers a Specdex score of 99 — strongest in rt.
Does GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5090 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.