GeForce RTX 3090 TivsGeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the last-gen flagship for pros who need maximum memory bandwidth, while the RTX 4090 is the current-gen king built for raw performance and efficiency.
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2022
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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 with noticeably faster performance and newer architecture for the same power draw.
For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers similar memory capacity at a lower price with still strong gaming capability.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the right choice if you need maximum VRAM for professional workloads but can't justify the premium for the newer generation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3090 Ti better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 70 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3090 Ti in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 3090 Ti?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 31% faster than the RTX 3090 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3090 Ti or the RTX 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RTX 3090 Ti 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.