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With the first releases of the new RTX Super series is it time to replace the old with the new? Here’s everything you need to compare the RTX 4070 Ti Super Vs RTX 3090 if you’re considering an upgrade. Want to know where you can get yours? Check out where to buy RTX 4070 Ti Super.
RTX 4070 Ti Super Vs RTX 3090 – Price comparison
If you’re on a budget, then there will be a clear winner between these two GPUs. The RTX 3090 had an MSRP of $1,499 when it first released, a price tag which has remained fairly consistent since 2020, this makes it nearly double the price of the newest model in RTX Super series, with the RTX 4070 Ti Super only costing $799, with its Super siblings, the RTX 4070 Super which was released January 17, only $599. If that figure sounds closer to your spending limit, here’s where to buy RTX 4070 Super.
RTX 4070 Ti Super Vs RTX 3090 – Specs comparison
| Specification | RTX 4070 Ti Super | RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2340 MHz | 1395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz | 1695 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) | 1219 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective) |
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 672.3 GB/s | 936.2 GB/s |
| Shading Units | 8448 | 10496 |
| TMUs | 264 | 328 |
| ROPs | 96 | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | 264 | 328 |
| RT Cores | 66 | 82 |
| TDP | 285 W | 350 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 750 W |
| Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Slot Width | Triple-slot | Triple-slot |
| Length | 310 mm / 12.2 inches | 336 mm / 13.2 inches |
| Width | 140 mm / 5.5 inches | 140 mm / 5.5 inches |
| Height | 61 mm / 2.4 inches | 61 mm / 2.4 inches |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| CUDA | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
The RTX 3090 features Nvidia’s Ampere architecture, which focuses on GPU acceleration and uses a multi-instance processor for multitasking, with Nvidia’s largest chip (7nm) ever, the RTX 30 series allowed you to run multiple workloads without any losses to your PC’s speed. That being said, the RTX 40 series brought the Ada Lovelace architecture which focused on high-quality performance for gaming, which the RTX 40 Super series is set to have improved upon to enhance efficiency and graphical performance, while using less power. The RTX 3090 has a TDP of 350 W, which is not bad but is comparatively higher than the RTX 4070 Ti Super, which has TDP of 285 W. If you’re looking to swap out your 3090 for a more eco-friendly GPU, with a low power consumption, check out RTX 4070 Super vs RTX 3090, as the 4070 Super has an impressively low TDP of 220 W.
If you are looking for a GPU with a lot of VRAM, the RTX 3090 still comes out on top with 24GB of video memory, and 384-bit memory interface, which is nearly twice as much as the RTX 4070 Ti Super’s 16GB of GDDR6X memory, and a memory bus of 256-bits. Additionally, the RTX 3090 boasts a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s, with the Ti Super’s only at 672.3 GB/s. The 3090 also wins with a larger amount of CUDA Cores (10,496) substantially more than the 4070 Ti Super, which only has 8448.
The RTX 3090 comes with a Base Clock of 1395 MHz, while the RTX 4070 Ti Super boasts a much higher 2340MHz, with a Boost Clock of 2610MHz (while the RTX 3090 only has a Boost Clock of 1695MHz).
RTX 4070 Ti Super Vs RTX 3090 – Performance comparison
With a Texture Rate of 689.0 GTexel/s and a Pixel Rate of 250.6 GPixel/s, the RTX 4070 Ti Super takes the lead in graphics performance, while the RTX 3090 only scores 556.0 GTexel/s in Texture Rate and 189.8 GPixel/s in Pixel Rate. As well, when compared to the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 2070 Super, the RTX 4070 Ti Super runs 4.1x faster when running Alan Wake 2, and nearly 2x faster when using Blender, a 3D creation suite. With full DLSS 33.5 support, and Ray Tracing, the 4070 Ti Super’s frame rate rises from 21 fps to 102 fps when running Cyberpunk 2077, while boasting 4K potential. And though the RTX 3090 did match the 4070 Super during some 1440p and 4K gameplay testing, conducted by Tech Critter, the RTX 3090 does not have the same frame rate and 4K abilities as the RTX Super series promises.
Should I buy the RTX 4070 Ti Super or RTX 3090?
If you’ve got the budget for a GPU with a large amount of VRAM and higher bandwidth, whilst also capable of running 1440p resolution games and software, the RTX 3090 may be a good choice for you. However if you’re on a tighter budget, and want a GPU that promises longevity as well as 4K gameplay capabilities, with a lot less power consumption, the RTX 4070 Ti Super will be your best option when it releases this week.
RTX 4070 Ti Super Vs RTX 3090 – Release date comparison
Released way back in November 2020, the RTX 3090 may be over three years old but it is still a great GPU choice for high-end graphics when it comes to your gaming experience. That being said, the RTX 4070 Ti Super, which was first announced at CES 2024 and was released January 24, features an updated architecture, which was first featured in the RTX 40 series in 2022, and proves more power-efficient than the RTX 30 series. If you’ve got the money to spend, the RTX 3090 may still be a good pick, but a newer GPU means upgraded hardware and a longer ‘shelf life’ than the older model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will the RTX 4070 Ti Super cost?
When the 4070 Ti Super is released on January 24, it will cost $799.
Is the RTX 3090 still worth it?
The RTX 3090 may be overkill for casual gaming, but it offers high quality graphics at 4K with substantially higher fps than its predecessor. It is recommended for rendering, animating for video editing. If you can find it at a discount then it’s absolutely worth its price, but don’t pay MSRP when the RTX 4090 is out now instead.
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