NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3090
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 3090
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 3090 outperforms RTX 4070 SUPER by 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+8%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3090: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 shows a 8% advantage for RTX 3090 in gaming performance, while RTX 4070 SUPER may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6368
9565
8274
80100
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4070 SUPER is the best overall choice
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in combined game performance. RTX 4070 SUPER offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in the combined performance index
RTX 4070 SUPER costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 14–19of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 3090
180 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
82/100 · Price $599The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
63
68Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
52
55Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
49
53Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
95Better
65
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
73Better
69
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 2
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
OpenGL4.64.6
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
TFLOPS35.4835.58Better
Power consumption220 WBetter350 W
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Power connector16 pin16 pin
Release date20242020
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
ThicknessDual-slotTriple-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Launch price$599Better$1499
Shader units / cores716810496Better
Clock speed1980 - 2475 MHzBetter1395 - 1695 MHz
Base clock1980 MHzBetter1395 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter1695 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR6X24 GB GDDR6XBetter
Memory frequency21 GHzBetter19,5 GHz
Memory bus192 bit384 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth504 GB/s936 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Power consumption220 WBetter350 W
Process node5 nmBetter8 nm
Recommended PSU550 WBetter750 W
Length267 mmBetter336 mm
Die size294 mm²Better628 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 48 MBL1 128 KB, L2 6 MB
Transistor count35800 millionBetter28300 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 4070 SUPERRTX 3090
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
31 FPSEstimated 66%
33 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
27 FPSEstimated 66%
28 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 65%
12 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309033 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309028 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309021 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 309012 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309033 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309028 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309021 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 309012 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 4070 SUPER264 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090281 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER186 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090197 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER144 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090153 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER68 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 309076 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 4070 SUPER171 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090181 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER147 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090156 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER105 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090111 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER46 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 309051 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 4070 SUPER215 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 3090229 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 4070 SUPER139 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090148 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER130 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090138 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER100 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3090112 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309033 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309028 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309021 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 309012 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 4070 SUPER139 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090148 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER117 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090124 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER94 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090100 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER46 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 309052 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309033 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309028 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309021 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 309012 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309033 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309028 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309021 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 309012 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309033 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309028 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 309021 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 309012 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10063688%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10068714%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100687712%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1008010022%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100956538%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100718214%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100708115%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100687712%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100728618%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100687814%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process node5 nmBetter8 nm
Release date20242020
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count35800 millionBetter28300 million
Die size294 mm²Better628 mm²
Shader units / cores716810496Better
Base clock1980 MHzBetter1395 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter1695 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Length267 mmBetter336 mm
ThicknessDual-slotTriple-slot
Recommended PSU550 WBetter750 W
Power connector16 pin16 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3090 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM12 GB GDDR6X24 GB GDDR6XBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus192 bit384 bitBetter
TFLOPS35.4835.58Better
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 4070 SUPER or RTX 3090?+
RTX 4070 SUPER has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 4070 SUPER offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 4070 SUPER offers more overall performance, while RTX 4070 SUPER offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4070 SUPER can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 4070 SUPER if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.