GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 22% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti starts at $2,441 against $2,678 for the GeForce RTX 4070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 33%. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still sits about $442 above its $1,999 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $2,078 above its $600 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070's 12GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
the GeForce RTX 3090 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 4070 if you find it at a steep discount.