MSI
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · Gaming Trio
87
/ 100
From $1,668
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7 · 250 W · ROG Strix
87
/ 100
From $642
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 87
vs 87 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
Score breakdown
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 71
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 350 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
MSI Gaming Trio 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 5070
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: MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
Which is better, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070? +
Both score 87 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,668, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 worth the price? +
At $642, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Does MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 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.