GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $2,249 cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 3090 is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 starts at $2,678 against $4,927 for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~66% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $2,078 above its $600 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $3,428 above its $1,499 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3090, 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 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070's 12GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090, 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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.