GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is out front, significantly faster, roughly 21% up on the GeForce RTX 3090. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3090 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti starts at $15,681 BRL against $17,726 BRL for the GeForce RTX 3090. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 36%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $14,882 BRL above its $799 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $16,227 BRL above its $1,499 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti sips power at 285W next to the GeForce RTX 3090's 350W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090's 24GB (vs 12GB on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3090 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3090?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $2,045 BRL over the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,496✓ | 7,680 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82✓ | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 328✓ | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,695 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 936 GB/s✓ | 504 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 285 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jan 2023 |
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