GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4090vsGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a strong 1440p card for gamers who want high frame rates without breaking the bank, while the RTX 4090 is the top-tier choice for 4K enthusiasts and creators who need maximum performance.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
24 GB · 450W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
12 GB · 220W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

92score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
24 GB
TDP
450W
CUDA Cores
16,384
Boost Clock
2520 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2024

72score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
12 GB
TDP
220W
Shaders
7,168
Boost Clock
2475 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 4090Winner
92
RTX 4070 SUPER
72
RTX 4090 leads by 27.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2RTX 509094
#3RTX 409092
#4RTX 508086
#12RTX 4090 D73
#13RTX 4070 SUPER72
#14RTX 3090 Ti70
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 4090RTX 4070 SUPER
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM24 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit192-bit
Bandwidth1010 GB/s504.2 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores16,3847,168
TMUs512224
ROPs17680
Boost Clock2520 MHz2475 MHz
FP3282.58 TF35.48 TF
Power
TDP450220
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the clear winner for raw performance, leaving the RTX 4070 SUPER far behind in demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers far better value per dollar spent than the costlier RTX 4090.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 4090 is overkill for 1080p gaming, making the RTX 4070 SUPER the smarter pick for that use case.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4090 better than the RTX 4070 SUPER?

Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 72 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4070 SUPER in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 4070 SUPER?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 28% faster than the RTX 4070 SUPER overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RTX 4070 SUPER?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RTX 4070 SUPER 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.