RTX 3090 Graphics Card vs RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card - Specs & Benchmarks

RTX 3090 Graphics Card

Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X

$1499

MSRP

RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$749

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 5% higher overall score, driven by its 8,960 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 43.9 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 18% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $749 versus the RTX 3090 Graphics Card's $1499 price tag, it costs 100% less while delivering performance that's only 5% behind. Its 16 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 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti Graphics Card

5% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card

86% better value per dollar

RTX 3090 Graphics Card best for

Value for money

86% better value per dollar

Memory

24 GB+50%

16 GB

Memory

24 GB

16 GB

Memory type

GDDR6X

GDDR7

Memory type

GDDR6X

GDDR7

Memory bus

384-bit+50%

256-bit

Memory bus

384-bit

256-bit

Memory bandwidth

936 GB/s+4%

896 GB/s

Memory bandwidth

936 GB/s

896 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores

10,496+17%

8,960

CUDA cores

10,496

8,960

Boost clock

1,695 MHz

2,452 MHz+45%

Boost clock

1,695 MHz

2,452 MHz

Base clock

1,395 MHz

2,162 MHz+55%

Base clock

1,395 MHz

2,162 MHz

FP32 performance

35.6 TFLOPS

43.9 TFLOPS+23%

FP32 performance

35.6 TFLOPS

43.9 TFLOPS

RT cores

82+17%

RT cores

Tensor cores

328+17%

280

Tensor cores

328

280

Physical

Transistors

28.3 billion

36.8 billion+30%

Transistors

28.3 billion

36.8 billion

Process

8 nm

4 nm+50%

Process

8 nm

4 nm

PCIe

PCIe 4

PCIe 5+25%

PCIe

PCIe 4

PCIe 5

Card length

313 mm

285 mm+9%

Card length

313 mm

285 mm

Power

TDP

350W

300W+14%

TDP

350W

300W

Power connector

12-pin

16-pin

Power connector

12-pin

16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2

68 fps

82 fps+21%

Alan Wake 2

68 fps

82 fps

Black Myth Wukong

77 fps

93 fps+21%

Black Myth Wukong

77 fps

93 fps

Counter-Strike 2

380 fps

440 fps+16%

Counter-Strike 2

380 fps

440 fps

Cyberpunk 2077

85 fps

102 fps+20%

Cyberpunk 2077

85 fps

102 fps

Hogwarts Legacy

88 fps

105 fps+19%

Hogwarts Legacy

88 fps

105 fps

Spider-Man 2

90 fps

110 fps+22%

Spider-Man 2

90 fps

110 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute

165,000 points

190,000 points+15%

Geekbench 6 Compute

165,000 points

190,000 points

3DMark Fire Strike

37,000 points

44,000 points+19%

3DMark Fire Strike

37,000 points

44,000 points

3DMark Time Spy

22,500 points

26,500 points+18%

3DMark Time Spy

22,500 points

26,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3090 Graphics Card worth $750 more than the RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 3090 Graphics Card scores 82 overall vs 78 for the RTX 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 3090 Graphics Card or RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card?

The RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 3090 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 3090 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 3090 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 5070 Ti Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 3090 Graphics Card or RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 5070 Ti 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.

Related comparisons

RTX 3090 Graphics Card VS RX 9070 XT Graphics Card

Score 78 VS 78

RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card VS RX 9070 XT Graphics Card

Score 82 VS 78

RTX 3090 Graphics Card VS RTX 5070 Graphics Card

Score 78 VS 77

RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card VS RTX 5070 Graphics Card

Score 82 VS 77

RTX 3090 Graphics Card VS RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card

Score 78 VS 79

RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card VS RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card

Score 82 VS 79

RTX 3090 Graphics Card VS RX 7900 XT Graphics Card

Score 78 VS 80

RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card VS RX 7900 XT Graphics Card

Score 82 VS 80

Build a complete system

Pairing with a CPU? See our CPU rankings →