NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4090 has 40% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 43% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU
The GeForce RTX 4090 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2022 with a suggested retail price of $1,599. Its AD102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,313 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The RTX 4090 is a large graphics card, taking up 3 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 450 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 850 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce RTX 4090 has the highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. Its 104,937 score and $1,599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.63. This is the 49th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2024 with a suggested retail price of $799. Its AD103 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,313 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 672.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a large graphics card, taking up 3 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 285 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has the 7th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 71.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 74,834 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 93.66. This is the 22nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q1 2024 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,599 | $799 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 513 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 545 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 495 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 213 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 153 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 82 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 81.7 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 55 | -33% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 46.6 | -43% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 40.5 | -50% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 37 | -55% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 30.2 | -63% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 28.7 | -65% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 28.2 | -65% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | -73% |
| Arc A770 | 21.2 | -74% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 15.52 | -21% |
| Arc A750 | 17.2 | -12% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 17.39 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 17.97 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 19.57 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 21.24 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 21.44 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 21.8 | +11% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 24.3 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 28.11 | +44% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4090 has 40% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is ranked 1st with a score of 104,937, and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is ranked 7th with a score of 74,834.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 43% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is ranked 49th with a performance per dollar of 65.63, and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 93.66.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 104,937 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87,055 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | -18% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83,322 | -21% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | -28% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | -28% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | -29% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 72,227.5 | -31% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | -34% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | -35% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6800 | 95.14 | +45% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 94.63 | +44% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 93.66 | +43% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 89.43 | +36% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87.14 | +33% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.63 | |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | -11% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 36,896 (+55.71%) | 23,695 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 31,329 (+33.09%) | 23,540 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 250,667 (+51.37%) | 165,604 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 73,174 (+38.75%) | 52,738 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 209,337 (+0.08%) | 209,177 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 64,661 (+19.13%) | 54,278 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 321.8 (+1.51%) | 317 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 38,619 (+21.88%) | 31,687 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,287 (+8.61%) | 1,185 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD102 | AD103 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 76,300 million | 45,900 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1.01 Tb/s | 672.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,313 MHz | 1,313 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB | 48 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 3 slots | 3 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 450 W | 285 W |
| Suggested PSU | 850 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 16,384 | 8,448 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 128 | 66 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 512 | 264 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 176 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | 512 | 264 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 128 | 66 |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,235 MHz | 2,340 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,520 MHz | 2,610 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 443.5 GPixel/s | 250.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1,290 GTexel/s | 689 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 82.58 TFLOPS | 44.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,290 GFLOPS | 689 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.