GeForce RTX 3070vsGeForce RTX 4090
The RTX 3070 is a solid mid-range card for smooth 1440p gaming, while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier workhorse for creators and enthusiasts chasing 4K performance.
GeForce RTX 3070
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2020
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GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall for anyone needing top-tier performance, leaving the RTX 3070 far behind.
For budget-focused buyers, the RTX 3070 is the smarter pick, offering capable gaming performance at a much lower cost.
The RTX 3070 is the right choice for a gamer on a tight budget who plays at 1440p and doesn't need the RTX 4090's extreme power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3070 better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 53 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3070 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 3070?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 74% faster than the RTX 3070 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3070 or the RTX 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RTX 3070 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.