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Comparision AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Rating: 0 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

WINNER
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

Rating: 84 points
Grade
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
Performance
8
7
Memory
3
10
General information
8
8
Functions
7
9
Ports
7
7

Top specs and features

GPU base clock speed

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: 1800 MHz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 1395 MHz

RAM

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: 16 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 24 GB

Memory bandwidth

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: 576 GB/s NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 936.2 GB/s

Gpu memory speed

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: 2250 MHz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 1219 MHz

FLOPS

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: 56.4 TFLOPS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 34.26 TFLOPS

Description

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT video card is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 on the Ampere architecture. The first has There is no data million transistors. The second is 28300 million. AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has a transistor size of 5 nm versus 8.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 1800 MHz versus 1395 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has 16 GB. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 has 16 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 576 Gb/s versus 936.2 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is 56.4. At NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 34.26.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT scored There is no data points. And here is the second card 25179 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored There is no data points. Second 42323 points.

In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using There is no data. The second is PCIe 4.0 x16. Video card AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has Directx version 12.2. Video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 -- Directx version - 12.2.

Regarding cooling, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has 300W heat dissipation requirements versus 350W for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090.

Why NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is better than AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

  • GPU base clock speed 1800 MHz против 1395 MHz, more on 29%
  • Gpu memory speed 2250 MHz против 1219 MHz, more on 85%
  • FLOPS 56.4 TFLOPS против 34.26 TFLOPS, more on 65%
  • Turbo gpu 2200 MHz против 1695 MHz, more on 30%
  • Power Consumption (TDP) 300 W против 350 W, less by -14%
  • Technological process 5 nm против 8 nm, less by -37%

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: highlights

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1800 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1395 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
2250 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
1219 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
56.4 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
34.26 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
16 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
24 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of threads
The more threads a video card has, the more processing power it can provide.
15360
max 18432
Average: 1326.3
max 18432
Average: 1326.3
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
16
max 16
Average:
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
563 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
190 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics. Show more
768
max 880
Average: 140.1
328
max 880
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications. Show more
256
max 256
Average: 56.8
112
max 256
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks. Show more
12288
max 17408
Average:
10496
max 17408
Average:
Processor cores
The number of processor cores in a video card indicates the number of independent computing units capable of performing tasks in parallel. More cores allow for more efficient load balancing and processing of more graphics data, leading to improved performance and rendering quality. Show more
192
max 220
Average:
max 220
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations. Show more
4000
6000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
2200 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
1695 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
architecture name
RDNA 3.0
Ampere
GPU name
Navi 31
GA102
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
576 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
936.2 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
16 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
24 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card. Show more
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
384 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Length
267
max 524
Average: 250.2
336
max 524
Average: 250.2
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features. Show more
Navi III
GeForce 30
Manufacturer
TSMC
Samsung
Power supply power
When choosing a power supply for a video card, you must take into account the power requirements of the video card manufacturer, as well as other computer components. Show more
700
max 1300
Average:
750
max 1300
Average:
Year of issue
2022
max 2023
Average:
2020
max 2023
Average:
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed Show more
300 W
Average: 160 W
350 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
5 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
8 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance. Show more
4
max 4
Average: 3
4
max 4
Average: 3
Width
134 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
142 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
50 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
62 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements. Show more
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12.2
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12.2
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.5
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.6
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
Ports
Number of connectors 8-pin
2
max 4
Average: 1.4
max 4
Average: 1.4
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2.1
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
2.1
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
max 3
Average: 1.1
1
max 3
Average: 1.1
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available

FAQ

How does the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT scored There is no data points. The second video card scored 25179 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is 56.4 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 34.26 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 300 Watt. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 350 Watt.

How fast are AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT operates at 1800 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 2200 MHz. The clock base frequency of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 reaches 1395 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1695 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT supports GDDR6. Installed 16 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 576 GB/s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 works with GDDR6. The second one has 24 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 576 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has 1 HDMI outputs. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT uses There is no data. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on RDNA 3.0. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 uses the Ampere architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is equipped with Navi 31. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is set to GA102.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 4. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 4.

How many transistors?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has There is no data million transistors. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 has 28300 million transistors