The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of VRAM and 936 GB/s bandwidth, the same VRAM as an RTX 4090, and is sold used today. That makes it a common way to reach 24 GB, or 48 GB with two cards.
| GPU | VRAM | Memory bandwidth | Launch MSRP (US) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 24 GB | 936 GB/s | $1,499 Launch MSRP (2020); sold used today. Used price TBD. | NVIDIA: GeForce RTX 3090 specs; NVIDIA Newsroom (Sep 2020): RTX 30 Series pricing; Wikipedia: GeForce RTX 30 series (memory bandwidth table) |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 24 GB | 1008 GB/s | $1,599 Launch MSRP (2022). Current price TBD. | NVIDIA: GeForce RTX 4090 specs; NVIDIA Newsroom (Sep 2022): RTX 40 Series pricing; Wikipedia: GeForce RTX 40 series (memory bandwidth table) |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 32 GB | 1792 GB/s | $1,999 | NVIDIA: GeForce RTX 5090 specs; NVIDIA Newsroom (Jan 2025): RTX 5090/5080/5070 Ti/5070 pricing; Wikipedia: GeForce RTX 50 series (memory bandwidth table) |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 16 GB | 960 GB/s | $999 | NVIDIA: GeForce RTX 5080 specs; NVIDIA Newsroom (Jan 2025): RTX 5090/5080/5070 Ti/5070 pricing; Wikipedia: GeForce RTX 50 series (memory bandwidth table) |
VRAM and bus width from NVIDIA spec pages; bandwidth from Wikipedia series tables (not listed on NVIDIA pages); MSRPs from NVIDIA press releases. Current street prices: TBD.
Checklist for a used card
- Seller testing under load, and return terms
- Physical size and power connectors vs your case and PSU
- Remaining warranty, if transferable
Used market prices: TBD (we do not publish prices we have not tracked).