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 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 25% 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
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+20% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 8,960)
+20% RT Cores (84 vs 70)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Price
€950
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+32% Boost Clock (2,452 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is significantly faster, around 25% 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 Ti currently lists from $950 EUR, $552 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $1,502 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 98%. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still sits about $201 EUR above its $749 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 300W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 16GB on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The extra 8GB 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 896 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 Ti?

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

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 25% 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 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 5070 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 $552 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) 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 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7528,960
Ray Tracing Cores8470
Tensor / AI Cores336280

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,300 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,452 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s896 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP450 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Feb 2025