GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 140% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
£340
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
72%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+167% CUDA Cores (16,384 vs 6,144)
+167% RT Cores (128 vs 48)
+167% Tensor Cores (512 vs 192)

GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 140% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 Ti is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4090 packs 16,384 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pulls less power (290W vs 450W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4090's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 608 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4090?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the faster card by about 140%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 140% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 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.

Does the GeForce RTX 4090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 8GB) 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 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6,14416,384
Ray Tracing Cores48128
Tensor / AI Cores192512

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock1,575 MHz2,235 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz2,520 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
VRAM Capacity8 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth608 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4090
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP290 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Sep 2022