GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, leading by roughly 7% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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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)
+40% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 7,680)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Price
€1,090
Performance
47%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+40% Boost Clock (2,610 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

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.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti starts at $1,090 EUR against $1,502 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 47%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $291 EUR above its $799 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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 all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is marginally faster, roughly 7% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $412 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7527,680
Ray Tracing Cores8460
Tensor / AI Cores336240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,610 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP450 W285 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Jan 2023