GeForce RTX 3090

Reference GPU

Ampere GeForce RTX 30 Series Desktop Flagship Desktop GDDR6X 2020 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Ampere
Series: GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU Die: GA102
Launch Date: 2020-09-01
CUDA Cores: 10,496
TMUs: 328
ROPs: 112
Memory: 24 GB GDDR6X
Bus Width: 384-bit
TDP/TBP: 350 W
Rec. PSU: 750 W
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
GPU Codename	GA102
Architecture	Ampere
Launch Date	2020-09-01
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Flagship in GeForce RTX 30 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GA102
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-3328
Process Node	Samsung 8 nm
Transistor Count	28.3 billion
Die Size	628 mm²
CUDA Cores	10496
SM Count	82
TMUs	328
ROPs	112
AI Units / Tensor Cores	328
RT Units / RT Cores	82
Base Clock	1,395 MHz
Boost Clock	1,695 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	189.8 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	556 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	35.58 TFLOPS
FP16 Throughput	35.58 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.56 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X
Memory Bus Width	384-bit
Memory Clock	1,219 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	936.2 GB/s
L2 Cache	6 MB
L1 Cache	128 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	350 W
Recommended PSU	750 W
Power Connectors	1x 12-pin
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Slot Width	Triple-slot, 336 mm length, 61 mm width
Card Length	336 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	8.6
Shader Model	6.8
DirectX Support	DirectX 12.2
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.4
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce RTX 3090 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce RTX 30 Series family. It is listed with Ampere architecture and GA102 silicon.

Key reference data: 10,496 CUDA cores/shaders, 24 GB GDDR6X memory, 384-bit memory bus, 350 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce RTX 3090 is a priority page because it blurred enthusiast gaming, creator, and prosumer workloads with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The page should avoid treating it as a simple RTX 3080 upgrade or as a workstation replacement without source context.

Launch Context

Launch context should document NVIDIA's RTX 30 Series positioning, the 24 GB memory focus, and relationship to Titan RTX and RTX 3080 from official material and reviews.

Performance Context

Performance context should separate gaming, 8K/DLSS demos, content creation, AI, and memory-heavy workloads. Use independent reviews for actual workload conclusions.

Architecture Context

Architecture notes should explain GA102/Ampere, second-generation RT cores, third-generation Tensor cores, and why RTX 3090 differs from workstation RTX A-series cards.

Collector Relevance

For archival use, record the exact board-partner SKU, PCB revision, VBIOS, cooler, slot width, memory configuration, power connectors, display outputs, factory clocks, and any regional or OEM markings.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, verify the exact model and memory size, stress-test for artifacts, inspect fans, pads, screws, and power connectors, confirm display outputs, check driver support, and be wary of mined, flashed, or counterfeit listings.

Board, Connector, and Cooling Notes

Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Driver and Platform Notes

Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.

Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

ArticleTom's Hardware

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Review

Review of the RTX 3090 desktop flagship.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Source Status

Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.

Pending source review topics:

why it mattered
launch context
performance context
competitive context
driver and platform notes
variant notes

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA GeForce graphics card comparisonOfficial GeForce generation and feature contextOpen source
NVIDIA Newsroom, NVIDIA Delivers Greatest-Ever Generational Leap with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUsPrimary launch source for RTX 3090 positioning and Ampere GeForce context.Open source
NVIDIA, GeForce RTX 3090 Family product pageOfficial product page for 24 GB GDDR6X and RTX 3090 family framing.Open source
NVIDIA, Ampere GA102 GPU Architecture WhitepaperPrimary architecture source for GA102/Ampere.Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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