NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.
Specifications
Estimated gaming performance
Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.
75 / 100
Recommended resolution: 1440p.
| CPU | Game | Estimated FPS (1080p, High) |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Cyberpunk 2077 | 69 FPS |
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Fortnite | 174 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Cyberpunk 2077 | 69 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Fortnite | 177 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Cyberpunk 2077 | 69 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Fortnite | 177 FPS |
Power consumption
Rated TDP/TGP: 350 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 750 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.
Pros & cons
- Solid 1440p-class gaming performance
- Generous 24.0GB VRAM — comfortable headroom for high-res textures and modding
- Supports upscaling (DLSS) for extra headroom at higher resolutions
- Limited ray tracing performance — expect a bigger hit turning RT on
- High power draw (350W) — needs a capable PSU and case airflow
Frequently asked questions
It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.
Based on its relative performance index (75/100), we'd suggest 1440p as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.
Yes — its ray tracing support tier is rated 'basic' in our catalog, meaning a moderate to significant frame rate cost when RT is enabled, partly offset by upscaling if supported.
For a balanced build, CPUs like Intel Core i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700 tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.