GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, leading by roughly 64% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,688 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€3,190
Performance
72%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+52% CUDA Cores (16,384 vs 10,752)
+52% RT Cores (128 vs 84)
+52% Tensor Cores (512 vs 336)

GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 64% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4090 packs 16,384 CUDA cores versus 10,752 on the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti starts at $1,502 EUR against $3,190 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4090. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~30% 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. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,591 EUR above its $1,599 EUR MSRP.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4090?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 64% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 4090?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $1,688 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4090
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,75216,384
Ray Tracing Cores84128
Tensor / AI Cores336512

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,235 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,520 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4090
VRAM Capacity24 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit384-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4090
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP450 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Sep 2022