GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5090
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, leading by roughly 133% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5090 is the clear winner, offering 222.0% better value than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 7,168 on the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5090 starts at $8,076 SEK against $11,182 SEK for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5090 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 222%. The GeForce RTX 5090 still sits about $6,077 SEK above its $1,999 SEK MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $10,583 SEK above its $599 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws just 220W versus 575W for the GeForce RTX 5090, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 32GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 5090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (512-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5090?
The GeForce RTX 5090 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 4070 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,168 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 224 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,980 MHz | 2,010 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz✓ | 2,407 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 |
