GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, leading by roughly 4% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Price
$700 USD
Perf Index
47%
Value Score
0.067
VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP285W
Price
$1,550 USD
Perf Index
45%
Value Score
0.029
VRAM24GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP450W

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti starts at $700 USD against $1,550 USD for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 131%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is trading below its $799 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 Ti draws just 285W 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 Ti's 12GB can fall short.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 3090 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is marginally faster, roughly 4% 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 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $850 USD over the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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.