GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (Ampere) and has 24 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 936 GB/s.
The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition has the GA102-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition is based on the graphics chip Navi 21, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition | GPU | Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
GA102-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
82 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 80 |
10496 | Shader | 5120 |
112 | Render Output Units | 128 |
328 | Texture Units | 320 |
82 | Raytracing Cores | 80 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition clocks at 1.219 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 19.5 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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24 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
GDDR6X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.219 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
19.5 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
936 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
384 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.395 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
1.875 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.730 GHz |
1.86 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.38 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition is powered by 3 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 420 W. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition has 1 x 6-Pin, 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 430 W. |
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420 W | TDP | 430 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
3 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition has 4 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 102 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 120 mm |
1 x 92 mm | Fan 2 | 1 x 90 mm |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
Addressable LED | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 4 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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352 mm | Length | 270 mm |
160 mm | Height | 130 mm |
68 mm | Width | 45 mm |
4 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1148 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q4/2020. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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39NXM5MD3BLE | Part-no | 11308-08-20G |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
1,499 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 1,499 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition
24 GB GDDR6X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |