Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
The legendary used-market GOAT. 24GB VRAM at a fraction of the cost of 4090/5090. Still handles 70B models with ease.
16-core Zen 4 performance. High memory bandwidth and multi-threaded strength make it a top choice for Linux AI software stacks.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 24GB | 0GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 936 GB/s | 84.8 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 285 | 1.6 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 350W | 170W |
| Est. Price | $749.99 | $529.99 |