RTX 3090 Ti vs RX 7900 GRE
Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (2022) and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (2023).
RTX 3090 Ti
NVIDIA High-end
- ✓ More VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB)
- ✓ Wider memory bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
RX 7900 GRE
AMD High-end
- ✓ Lower power draw (260 W vs 450 W)
- ✓ Cheaper at launch ($549 vs $1999)
- ✓ Newer (2023 vs 2022)
- ✓ Better performance per dollar
Verdict: The RX 7900 GRE and RTX 3090 Ti deliver essentially the same level of performance — the difference is within a few percent and won't be noticeable in real use. The decision comes down to price, power draw and features.
The RTX 3090 Ti also carries more video memory (24 GB vs 16 GB), which matters for high-resolution textures, modern AAA titles and future-proofing.
At launch pricing, the RX 7900 GRE offers more performance per dollar, and the RX 7900 GRE is the more power-efficient chip.
Estimated performance
Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.
Specs side by side
| Specification | RTX 3090 Ti | RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
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Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 7900 GRE better than the RTX 3090 Ti?
They perform almost identically (within ~3%). Choose based on price, power consumption and platform rather than raw speed.
How much faster is the RX 7900 GRE than the RTX 3090 Ti?
Roughly 3% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.
Which graphics card is better value?
Comparing launch prices, the RX 7900 GRE delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.