GeForce RTX 4090vsRadeon RX 9070 XT
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the top-tier card for creators and enthusiasts who need maximum performance, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT is a more practical pick for high-refresh-rate gaming on a tighter budget.
GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Radeon RX 9070 XT
RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 4 nm · 2025
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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 its much faster performance and larger memory capacity.
For budget-minded buyers, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the smarter pick because it costs less and runs cooler.
If you play at 1440p and want to save money, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the right choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4090 better than the RX 9070 XT?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 65 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9070 XT in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RX 9070 XT?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 42% faster than the RX 9070 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RX 9070 XT?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RX 9070 XT 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.