GeForce RTX 3090vsGeForce RTX 5090
The GeForce RTX 3090 is a last-gen flagship for creative pros and 4K gamers who need tons of video memory, while the RTX 5090 is a next-gen monster for anyone chasing the absolute highest frame rates and future-proof graphics.
GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2020
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GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5090 wins decisively with dramatically faster performance and more memory for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the GeForce RTX 3090 is the smarter pick if you find one used at a deep discount.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is the right choice if your power supply can't handle the newer card's high draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3090 better than the RTX 5090?
Overall the RTX 5090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (94 vs 64 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3090 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5090 than the RTX 3090?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 is roughly 47% faster than the RTX 3090 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3090 or the RTX 5090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090. If the RTX 3090 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.