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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 — Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090

Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix

87
/ 100
From $1,668
VS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 wins by 1
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix

86
/ 100
From $1,344
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 86. That puts ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

Tie

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ray tracing

Tie

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

AI workloads

Tie

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

Tie

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti more score per dollar ($1,344 vs $1,668).

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 87
vs
86 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090
87
raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 71
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
86
raster 86
rt 81
ai 83
efficiency 72

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 versus ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
VRAM
▲ 24 GB GDDR6X
12 GB GDDR6X
TBP
350 W
350 W
Release year
2020
2021

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090

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

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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

FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? +

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +

At $1,668, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.

Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the price? +

At $1,344, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.

Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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.

Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? +

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — more score per dollar ($1,344 vs $1,668). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.