GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

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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VS
Price
$2678
Perf Index
37%
Value Score
0.014
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP200W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Price
$2441
Perf Index
45%
Value Score
0.018
VRAM24GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP450W

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4070?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 22% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $238 over the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.