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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4090

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4090 comes out dramatically faster — about 53% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

Market Value Leader

GeForce RTX 4090 is the clear winner, offering 2922.5% better value than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.

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VS
Price
SEK 9,948
Performance
47/100
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (2,610 MHz vs 2,520 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
Price
SEK 504
Performance
72/100
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 4090 currently lists from $504 SEK, $9,444 SEK less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at $9,948 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4090 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 2922%. The GeForce RTX 4090 is trading below its $1,599 SEK MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $9,149 SEK above its $799 SEK 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?

The GeForce RTX 4090 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

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. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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 4070 Ti worth the extra $9,444 SEK over the GeForce RTX 4090?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4090 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.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4090?

The GeForce RTX 4090 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4090
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

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4090
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,235 MHz
Boost Clock2,610 MHz2,520 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4090
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

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4090
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