GeForce RTX 3090 24GB vs Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB ≈ ₹2.1 L today · 2020 Buy now

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB ≈ ₹1.54 L today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3090 24GB and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3090 24GB Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3090 24GB

4% higher estimated gaming score
8 GB more video memory (24 vs 16 GB)
63% more memory bandwidth (936.2 vs 576 GB/s)
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing

Why pick Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
About ₹56,200 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3090 24GB	Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
GPU chip	GA102	Navi 21
Video memory	24 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	384-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	936.2 GB/s	576 GB/s
L2 cache	6 MB	—
Boost clock	1.70 GHz	2.31 GHz
Board power (rated)	350 W	335 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2020-09-24	2022-05-10
Price today (≈)	₹2.1 L	₹1.54 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3090 24GB better than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 3090 24GB and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3090 24GB or Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB is rated at 335 W versus 350 W for GeForce RTX 3090 24GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3090 24GB or Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3090 24GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3090 24GB and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3090 24GB (24 GB GDDR6X) and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.