GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 199.1% better value than GeForce RTX 3090.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 comes out significantly faster — about 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. But the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $1,170 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3090 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3090 also has more RT cores (82 vs 48) and more AI cores (328 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti currently lists from $405 EUR, $1,170 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3090 at $1,575 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~199% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $76 EUR above its $1,499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the gentler choice at 290W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 carries 24GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 608 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3090?
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 3070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $1,170 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,575 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,695 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 290 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Sep 2020 |
