NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Fewest shader units
- Least compute in class
- Lowest power draw in class
The RTX 3090 is part of NVIDIA’s range and competes in the flagship graphics card class. Measured against its class (the flagship graphics cards in our database), the RTX 3090 Has the fewest shader units. Its closest rivals include RTX 4090, RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 5090.
- VRAM24 GB
- Shader units10,496
- Boost clock1,695 MHz
- Memory bandwidth936 GB/s
- Total board power350 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$1,499
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Ampere |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GA102 |
| Process | Samsung 8N |
| Shader units | 10,496 |
| Ray tracing units | 82 |
| Base clock | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,695 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 35.6 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 24 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 936 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | No DLSS Frame Generation |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 350 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 750 W |
| Power connector | 1x 12-pin |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 12.32 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 3 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,499 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Flagship Graphics Card Class
Compared with its class average, the RTX 3090’s shader units is 54% lower. The RTX 3090 lands 109% under the class average on fp32 compute. Its vram figure is 11% below what is average for its class.
Compare RTX 3090 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 3090 released?
The RTX 3090 has an official release date of September 24, 2020.
How much did the RTX 3090 cost at launch?
The RTX 3090 started at $1,499 at launch. That figure is as of September 2020, and retail prices may have changed since.
What are the main alternatives to the RTX 3090?
In its class, the RTX 3090 competes most directly with RTX 4090, RTX 3080 Ti, RTX 5090 and RTX 4080.