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 19% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $512 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 192-bit)
+83% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 5,888)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070
Price
€990
Performance
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Boost Clock (2,475 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

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 19% 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. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 starts at $990 EUR against $1,502 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~28% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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. 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'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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 19% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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

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 3090 Ti worth the extra $512 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4070 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7525,888
Ray Tracing Cores8446
Tensor / AI Cores336184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070
Base Clock1,560 MHz1,920 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,475 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity24 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit192-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s504 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP450 W200 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Apr 2023