GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out marginally faster — about 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 192-bit)
+75% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 6,144)
+75% RT Cores (84 vs 48)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Price
€600
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+35% Boost Clock (2,512 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 is marginally faster, around 5% 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

The GeForce RTX 5070 currently lists from $600 EUR, $903 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $1,502 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 162%. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 250W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 5070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 5070. The extra 12GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 672 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (Blackwell 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 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 better than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is marginally faster, roughly 5% 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 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $903 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7526,144
Ray Tracing Cores8448
Tensor / AI Cores336192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5070
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,160 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,512 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity24 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus384-bit192-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s672 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP450 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Mar 2025