NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
87
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
MSI
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7 · 250 W · Gaming Trio
87
/ 100
From $642
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070 at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 3090 87
vs 87 MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3090
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 71
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 350 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
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
MSI Gaming Trio 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: GeForce RTX 3090 vs MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3090 or MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070? +
Both score 87 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070 worth the price? +
At $642, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3090 or MSI Gaming Trio 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.