78

RTX 3090 Graphics Card

Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X

$1499

MSRP

70

RTX 4070 Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

$599

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 3090 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 11% higher overall score, driven by its 10,496 shader cores, 24 GB of memory, and 35.6 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 8% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $599 versus the RTX 3090 Graphics Card's $1499 price tag, it costs 150% less while delivering performance that's only 11% behind. Its 12 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 3090 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 3090 Graphics Card

11% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 4070 Graphics Card

79% better value per dollar

RTX 3090 Graphics Card best for

Raw performance

11% faster overall

Memory

Memory
24 GB
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR6X
Memory bus
384-bit
192-bit
Memory bandwidth
936 GB/s
504 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
10,496
5,888
Boost clock
1,695 MHz
2,475 MHz
Base clock
1,395 MHz
1,920 MHz
FP32 performance
35.6 TFLOPS
29.1 TFLOPS
RT cores
82
46
Tensor cores
328
184

Physical

Transistors
28.3 billion
29.1 billion
Process
8 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
313 mm
244 mm

Power

TDP
350W
200W
Power connector
12-pin
8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
68 fps
61 fps
Black Myth Wukong
77 fps
69 fps
Counter-Strike 2
380 fps
360 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
85 fps
76 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
88 fps
78 fps
Spider-Man 2
90 fps
82 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
165,000 points
148,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
37,000 points
33,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
22,500 points
20,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3090 Graphics Card worth $900 more than the RTX 4070 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 3090 Graphics Card scores 78 overall vs 70 for the RTX 4070 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 3090 Graphics Card or RTX 4070 Graphics Card?

The RTX 3090 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 3090 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 4070 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 4070 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 4070 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 3090 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 3090 Graphics Card or RTX 4070 Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 4070 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 3090 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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