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 125% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. But the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $2,742 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€3,190
Performance
72%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+374% CUDA Cores (16,384 vs 3,456)
+374% Tensor Cores (512 vs 108)
+137% RT Cores (128 vs 54)
AMD
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Price
€448
Performance
32%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (2,544 MHz vs 2,520 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 125% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 7700 XT currently lists from $448 EUR, $2,742 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4090 at $3,190 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~216% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,591 EUR above its $1,599 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the gentler choice at 245W versus 450W. The GeForce RTX 4090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 450W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4090 carries 24GB versus 12GB on the Radeon RX 7700 XT. The extra 12GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4090 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 125% ahead. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4090 or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

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 $2,742 EUR over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7700 XT 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4090Radeon RX 7700 XT
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)16,3843,456
Ray Tracing Cores12854
Tensor / AI Cores512108

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4090Radeon RX 7700 XT
Base Clock2,235 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock2,520 MHz2,544 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4090Radeon RX 7700 XT
VRAM Capacity24 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit192-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s432 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4090Radeon RX 7700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP450 W245 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2022Aug 2023