GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3090, leading by roughly 7% 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 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3090
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3090 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER starts at $610 USD against $1,265 USD for the GeForce RTX 3090. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 123%. The GeForce RTX 3090 is trading below its $1,499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws just 220W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3090, 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 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 12GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 if you find it at a steep discount.