Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Rated: 8.7/10
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090
Rated: 8.8/10
Pros & Cons
GPU | Pros | Cons |
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GeForce RTX 4070 | ā
Low Power consumption. ā Better Thermal Efficiency. | ā Underwhelming performance. ā Limited Availability. |
GeForce RTX 3090 | ā
Superior Gaming Performance. ā Excellent at higher resolutions. | ā Consumers more power. ā Expensive. |
- Compared to the RTX 4070, the RTX 3090 is 11.1% better in terms of average FPS and 6.1% faster when it comes to 1% lows on average.
- From what I observed, the RTX 4070 is the power-efficient option as it consumes 62.5% less power than compared to the RTX 3090.
- I also noticed that the RTX 4070 also operates 8.7% cooler on average compared to the RTX 3090.
- We recommend the RTX 3090 for its sheer performance and the RTX 4070 as it has everything packed at a reasonable price tag.
Comparison Table
Specifications | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
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Tensor Core | 4th Generation | 3rd Generation |
RT Core | 3rd Generation | 2nd Generation |
Base Clock | 1.92 GHz | 1.40 GHz |
Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz | 1.70 GHz |
DirectX Support | Yes | Yes |
Power Connectors | 2x PCIe 8-pin | 2x PCIe 8-pin |
Dimensions | 9.6" (244 mm) x 4.4" (112 mm) x 2-Slot | 12.3" (313 mm) x 5.4" (138 mm) x 3-Slot |
Price (MSRP) | $599.00 | $1,499 (at launch) |
Best Variants | BEST RTX 4070 Graphics Cards [Nov 2023] | Top 7 BEST RTX 3090 Graphics Cards In 2023 |
Architectural Differences
- CUDA Cores and Architecture: The RTX 4070 has 5888, while the RTX 3090 has 10,496 CUDA cores. The RTX 4070 is based on Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX 3090 is based on the Ampere architecture.
- Memory: The RTX 3090 has a hefty 24 GB of memory, while the RTX 4070 has 12 GB of memory. Both VRAMs are GDDR6X. However, the one on 3090 is 384-bit, whereas the 4070 one is 192-bit.
- TDP: The RTX 4070 comes with a substantially smaller TDP at only 200 watts. Compared to that, the TDP of 3090 is much higher at 350 Watts.
- Ray-Tracing And AI: The GeForce RTX 4070 and the RTX 3090 are optimized for ray-tracing and artificial intelligence-based workloads. They both have dedicated hardware in the form of special RT (Ray Tracing) and Tensor cores for the task.
The RTX 4070 and RTX 3090 are both high-end GPUs of the NVIDIA GeForce Series. If you are looking for a good recommendation for which you should opt, let’s dive deep into the RTX 4070 vs 3090 comparisons and analyze their gaming benchmarks in popular video games.
RTX 4070 Vs RTX 3090: Benchmarks At 1440p
Analysis of the gaming performance of any GPU is the best way to judge the overall performance and cost-to-performance ratio. I will analyze the RTX 4070 and the RTX 3090 in different video games at 1440p resolution. Let’s discuss the outcomes.
Testing Rig
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- Graphic Cards: PNY RTX 4070 XLR8 & TUF Gaming RTX 3090
- Motherboard: Asrock X670E Taichi
- RAM: G.Skill Trident RGB 32GB DDR5
- SSD: XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe
- PSU: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
The Last Of Us Part 1
- On average, our testing evaluates that the RTX 4070 delivered 92 FPS, while the RTX 3090 delivered 104.
- From what we saw, the 1% low FPS of the RTX 4070 was 63, whereas the RTX 3090 was 66.
Uncharted LOTC
- Regarding average FPS, our observation indicates that the RTX 4070 delivered 114, while the RTX 3090 delivered 121.
- The RTX 4070 has a 1% low FPS of 101, while the RTX 3090 was 107.
Cyberpunk 2077
- The average FPS that we observed was 78 on the RTX 4070 and 93 on the RTX 3090.
- The RTX 4070 had a 1% low FPS of 52, while the RTX 3090 had a 1% low FPS of 67.
Spider-Man Miles Morales
- In Spiderman Miles Morales, The RTX 3090 averaged 118 FPS, but the RTX 4070 only managed 107.
- The RTX 4070 had a 1% low FPS of 84, whereas the RTX 3090 hit 95.
A Plague Tale Requiem
- At 1440p resolution, the RTX 4070 delivered an average FPS of 77, whereas the RTX 3090 delivered an average FPS of 91.
- The 1% low FPS of the RTX 4070 was 64, and the RTX 3090 was 67.
Hogwarts Legacy
- As per our testing in the Hogwarts Legacy, the RTX 3090 averaged 82 FPS, but the RTX 4070 only managed 69.
- The first had a 1% low FPS 43, while the second had 52.
COD Warzone 2.0
- The average FPS, from what we saw, at 1440p was 127 on the RTX 3090 and 119 on the RTX 4070.
- The RTX 3090 and the RTX 4070 have a 1% low FPS of 71 and 76, respectively.
Hitman 3
- In Hitman 3, the RTX 3090 averaged 158 FPS, but the RTX 4070 only managed 143.
- The 4070 had a 1% low FPS of 120, while the 3090 was 133.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- At 1440p, the RTX 4070 averaged 102 FPS, while the RTX 3090 averaged 107.
- The 1% low FPS of the 4070 was 68, while for the 3090, it was 69.
God Of War
- The RTX 4070, as per our observation, gave an average FPS of 89, while the RTX 3090 gave an average FPS of 107.
- The 1% low FPS of the RTX 4070 was 76, while of the RTX 3090, it was 86.
Overall Gaming Performance
Graphics Card | Average FPS | 1% Lows |
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RTX 4070 | š 110.7 | š 80.4 |
RTX 3090 | š 99 | š 75.6 |
Winner: RTX 4070 |
When considering the average FPS and 1% low FPS across all games, the RTX 3090 shows an approximate improvement of around 11.1% in average FPS and 6.1% in 1% low FPS over the RTX 4070. Focusing on gaming performance, the RTX 3090 is the more powerful GPU, leading on average and 1% lows in every game tested.
Power Consumption
Games | RTX 4070 (W) | RTX 3090 (W) |
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Average Power Consumption | 180.1ā”ļø | 344.2ā”ļø |
Winner: RTX 4070 |
Regarding power efficiency, the RTX 4070 is the GPU that delivers good performance while using less power, showcasing an average consumption of around 62.5% less power than compared to the RTX 3090.
Thermal Efficiency
Games | RTX 4070 (Ā°C) | RTX 3090 (Ā°C) |
---|---|---|
Average Thermal Capacity | 57.1š”ļø | 62.5š”ļø |
Winner: RTX 4070 |
While the RTX 3090 offers superior gaming performance, it does that so at the cost of higher temperatures. Hence, the RTX 4070 runs about 8.7% cooler on average compared to the RTX 3090.
Price And Availability
Graphics Card | MSRP | Current Price |
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RTX 4070 | š²529 | š²574 |
RRTX 3090 | š²1499 | š²1599 |
Price Difference | 95.6% | 94.3% |
The RTX 4070’s price has been increased by 6.4% on average. As for the RTX 3090, its price has been increased by 2.2% for its higher-end variants while the base models are still being sold for the MSRP. Overall, the RTX 4070 is 94.3% cheaper than the RTX 3090.
Final Remarks ā Which One We Recommend?
FAQs
The RTX 3090 may produce more noise to manage heat due to increased fan activity, especially under high loads.
Yes, both GPUs support multi-monitor configurations due to their numerous output ports.
The RTX 3090, with its higher memory capacity, is better suited for 8K gaming than the RTX 4070.
Assuming your motherboard and power supply can support it, you should be able to use two GPUs in your system, but the support for multi-GPU setups depends on the specific game.
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