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RTX 3090 vs RTX 4070: which is better?

GeForce RTX 3090 is about 8% faster than GeForce RTX 4070 in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 4070 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

40%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $1,040 (used)Part score 72/100
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

36%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $850 (used)Part score 68/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 3090Cheaper: GeForce RTX 4070Value: GeForce RTX 4070

Head to head

40%
Gaming performance
36%
72/100
Part score
68/100
111 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $1,040 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $850 (used)
91/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3090GeForce RTX 4070
Video memory (VRAM)24 GB12 GB
Board power350 W200 W
Recommended PSU≥ 750 W≥ 550 W
AI upscalingDLSS 2 · FSR 3DLSS 3 · Frame Generation
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20202023
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 3090GeForce RTX 4070
111average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value