NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
87
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
GeForce RTX 3090 wins by 1
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
86
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 3090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 86. That puts GeForce RTX 3090 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 3090 87
vs 86 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3090
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 71
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
86 raster 86
rt 81
ai 83
efficiency 72
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 350 W | 350 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
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
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: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3090 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,499, GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the price? +
At $1,199, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3090 or 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.