GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $853 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)
+50% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 7,168)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Price
€649
Performance
43%
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 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p gaming. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 7,168 on the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER starts at $649 EUR against $1,502 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~126% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws just 220W 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 SUPER'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.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

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 SUPER stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

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

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 $853 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 SUPER
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7527,168
Ray Tracing Cores8456
Tensor / AI Cores336224

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Base Clock1,560 MHz1,980 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,475 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
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 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP450 W220 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Jan 2024