Comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Performance Comparison: Rival Models & Upgrade Paths

Equivalent Performance GPUs

Compare the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 against its closest performance rivals at equivalent settings.

Generational Performance Gap

Track the generational leap of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 within its class, visualized in FPS.

High-Tier GPU Upgrades

Identify the best upgrade paths from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 for 4K or high-refresh gaming.

Display Pairing

Cities: Skylines II x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: Optimal Display Pairing

Sweet Spot Environment

The optimal configuration that most efficiently translates hardware performance into visual quality.

Sweet Spot
1080p
Low Settings
AVE. 56 FPS
Minimum Playable
1440p
Low Settings
AVE. 33 FPS
Power Shortage
4K(2160p)
Low Settings
AVE. 16 FPS

Optimal Monitor Size Guide for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

Visual clarity scales differently depending on physical screen size. Use this matrix to check if your current or planned monitor pairs perfectly with this GPU.

Grade Color Index:
S (Flawless)
A (Sharp / Great)
B (Standard)
C (Rough / Blurry)
F (Low Fidelity)
- (NG / Unsupported)
Resolution ClassFPS21"24"27"32"34"42"
1080p
C
42 FPS
C
FPS:C·PQ:S
C
FPS:C·PQ:A
C
FPS:C·PQ:B
C
FPS:C·PQ:C
F
FPS:C·PQ:F
F
FPS:C·PQ:F
1440p
F
25 FPS
F
FPS:F·PQ:S
F
FPS:F·PQ:S
F
FPS:F·PQ:A
F
FPS:F·PQ:B
F
FPS:F·PQ:C
F
FPS:F·PQ:F
4K(2160p)
F
12 FPS
F
FPS:F·PQ:S
F
FPS:F·PQ:S
F
FPS:F·PQ:S
F
FPS:F·PQ:A
F
FPS:F·PQ:B
F
FPS:F·PQ:C
FAQ

FAQ: Cities: Skylines II x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

What is the optimal setting for playing Cities: Skylines II with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?

We recommend "1080p / Ultimate / FG: ON" for comfort. By leveraging AI enhancements, you can maintain high visual quality while ensuring smooth gameplay.

Can NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 run Cities: Skylines II on Ultra settings?

Ultra settings average 23 FPS. We recommend none settings to achieve 60FPS (56 FPS).

Can I play Cities: Skylines II at 4K resolution with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?

4K is not recommended for this setup. The game averages only 12 FPS at 4K even on Standard settings. We suggest playing at 1440p or 1080p for a better experience.

Can I use Frame Generation (DLSS 3 / FSR 3) in Cities: Skylines II with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?

Yes, it is supported. Yes, it is supported via null. This configuration leverages your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090's features for extremely smooth gameplay.