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 3090 Ti, leading by roughly 67% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,890 USD cheaper.

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Price
$3,440 USD
Perf Index
75%
Value Score
0.022
VRAM24GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP450W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Price
$1,550 USD
Perf Index
45%
Value Score
0.029
VRAM24GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP450W

GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 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 3090 Ti is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti starts at $1,550 USD against $3,440 USD for the GeForce RTX 4090. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~33% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,841 USD above its $1,599 USD MSRP.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4090 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 67% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4090 or the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $1,890 USD over the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes out ahead.