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RTX 4090 vs RTX 3090: which is better?

GeForce RTX 4090 is about 29% faster than GeForce RTX 3090 in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). 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
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

40%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $1,040 (used)Part score 72/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 4090Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3090Value: GeForce RTX 3090

Head to head

77%
Gaming performance
40%
100/100
Part score
72/100
266 FPS
Average FPS
206 FPS
≈ $2,560 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $1,040 (used)
78/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 3090
Video memory (VRAM)24 GB24 GB
Board power450 W350 W
Recommended PSU≥ 850 W≥ 750 W
AI upscalingDLSS 3 · Frame GenerationDLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20222020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 3090
266average FPS
206average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1440p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
464
Counter-Strike 2
443◆
309
League of Legends
500+◆
459
Fortnite
181
109
Apex Legends
277
175
Overwatch 2
353
231
Rocket League
408◆
335
Marvel Rivals
187◆
114
Dota 2
303◆
246

Other games

GTA V
187◆
170
Minecraft
385◆
335
EA SPORTS FC
233◆
164
Roblox
240
240
Rust
134◆
94