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 4090 comes out dramatically faster — about 53% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. But the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $2,100 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Price
€1,090
Performance
47%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (2,610 MHz vs 2,520 MHz)
Price
€3,190
Performance
72%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+113% CUDA Cores (16,384 vs 7,680)
+113% RT Cores (128 vs 60)
+113% Tensor Cores (512 vs 240)

GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 53% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Ti is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4090 packs 16,384 CUDA cores versus 7,680 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 4090 also has more RT cores (128 vs 60) and more AI cores (512 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti currently lists from $1,090 EUR, $2,100 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4090 at $3,190 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~91% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $291 EUR above its $799 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,591 EUR above its $1,599 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 285W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4090 carries 24GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. 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 4090'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 4070 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 4070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 53% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4090?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $2,100 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 4090 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.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4090 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4090 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7,68016,384
Ray Tracing Cores60128
Tensor / AI Cores240512

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,235 MHz
Boost Clock2,610 MHz2,520 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
VRAM Capacity12 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus192-bit384-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP285 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJan 2023Sep 2022