GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 22% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,050 USD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 starts at $500 USD against $1,550 USD for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~155% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 is trading below its $600 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070's 12GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.