GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, leading by roughly 7% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws just 285W 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. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
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 Ti's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,752✓ | 7,680 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,860 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 21 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s✓ | 504 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 450 W | 285 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Jan 2023 |