RTX 3090 gaming performance
Yes: the RTX 3090 runs 101 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (2020) is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. It has 24 GB of video memory and is rated at 350 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 101 of the 102 games we track and 86 at 1440p and 52 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RX 9070 GRE and RX 7800 XT. The next step up is the RX 9070 GRE, about 1% faster.
RTX 3090 specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | September 2020 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 24 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit |
| Power (board) | 350 W |
| Launch price (US) | $1499 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 72.5 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 61.8 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K) |
| Data confidence | High (direct review data) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 20.7 |
| Rank | #19 of 162 cards we track |
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 3090 can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 3090 FAQs
Is the RTX 3090 good for gaming?
It's a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 101 of 102 popular games, and 86 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 3090 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 75 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3090 have?
24 GB. That's plenty for 1440p and high-res textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 3090?
The card is rated at 350 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 600 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 3090 vs RX 7800 XT: which is faster?
The RTX 3090 and the RX 7800 XT perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).