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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

  • Blender render score 5087 samples/min
  • Video memory 24 GB
  • Board power 350 W
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BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

  • Blender render score 5118 samples/min
  • Video memory 12 GB
  • Board power 200 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 30905,087

Median of 102 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40705,118

Median of 41 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

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Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A57%Good
B47%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3090 · Video memory: 24 GB vs 12 GB

Office Work

A48%Fair
B59%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 4070 · Board power: 200 W vs 350 W

Daily Use

A56%Good
B51%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3090 · Video memory: 24 GB vs 12 GB

Content Creation

A60%Good
B45%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3090 · Video memory: 24 GB vs 12 GB

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

55/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

51/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

Advantages

  • Video memory 24 GB vs 12 GB (100% higher)
  • Memory bus 384 bit vs 192 bit (100% higher)
  • Shader units 10,496 vs 5888 (78% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 350 W vs 200 W (75% higher)
  • Boost clock 1695 MHz vs 2475 MHz (32% lower)
  • Blender render score 5087 samples/min vs 5118 samples/min (1% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Advantages

  • Boost clock 2475 MHz vs 1695 MHz (46% higher)
  • Board power 200 W vs 350 W (43% lower)
  • Blender render score 5118 samples/min vs 5087 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 12 GB vs 24 GB (50% lower)
  • Memory bus 192 bit vs 384 bit (50% lower)
  • Shader units 5888 vs 10,496 (44% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.5087 samples/min5118 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.10241
Memory
Video memory24 GB Better +100%12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus384 bit Better +100%192 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units10,496 Better +78%5888
Boost clock1695 MHz2475 MHz Better +46%
Power
Board power350 W200 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Release year20202023
Launch price$1499$599

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 posts a median render score of 5,118 against 5,087 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 41 and 102 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 24 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1695 MHz boost clock, 350 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $1499. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: 12 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 2475 MHz boost clock, 200 W board power, released in 2023, launched at $599.

Our overall scores are 55 for GeForce RTX 3090 and 51 for GeForce RTX 4070 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: GeForce RTX 3090; for office work: GeForce RTX 4070; for daily use: GeForce RTX 3090; for content creation: GeForce RTX 3090. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 4070?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 posts a median render score of 5,118 against 5,087 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 41 and 102 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 4070?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is rated at 350 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 at 200 W, so the GeForce RTX 4070 draws 75% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3090 and the GeForce RTX 4070 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 launched at $1499 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 at $599. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 4070 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (57 vs 47 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.