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RTX 4090 vs RTX 3090: which is better?

GeForce RTX 4090 is about 20% faster than GeForce RTX 3090 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 3090 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

77%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)

≈ $2,560 (used)Part score 100/100

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

40%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)

≈ $1,040 (used)Part score 72/100

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Faster: GeForce RTX 4090Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3090Value: GeForce RTX 3090

Head to head

77%

Gaming performance

40%

100/100

Part score

72/100

329 FPS

Average FPS

274 FPS

≈ $2,560 (used)

Approx. price

≈ $1,040 (used)

78/100

Value for money

100/100

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 3090
Video memory (VRAM)	24 GB	24 GB
Board power	450 W	350 W
Recommended PSU	≥ 850 W	≥ 750 W
AI upscaling	DLSS 3 · Frame Generation	DLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracing	Yes	Yes
Release year	2022	2020

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