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Uzair Qureshi

At HI Digital I test and write about different hardware configurations to show other PC users what they can expect from their build. My end goal is to educate the masses to make the right decision when they are looking for new PC parts to buy

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Pros & Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. 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.
2. 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. 
3. 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. 
4. 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

• OS: Windows 11 Pro
• GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 3090
• MOBO: GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G
• RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR-5 32GB RAM 5600Mhz (2X 16GB)–CL36
• CPU Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360mm
• PSU: ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. X 1050W
• Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus G 2TB
• Resolution: 1080p

The Last Of Us Part 1

• On average, our testing evaluates that the RTX 4070 delivered 92 FPS, while the RTX 3090 delivered 104 FPS in The Last Of Us Part I benchmarks.
• Furthermore, from what we saw, the 1% low FPS of the RTX 4070 was 63 FPS, whereas the RTX 3090 was higher than its rival, i.e. 66 FPS.

Uncharted LOTC

• Regarding the Uncharted LOTC benchmark, our observation indicates that the RTX 4070 delivered an average framerate of 114 FPS, while the RTX 3090 delivered an aggregate of 121 FPS.
• Moreover, the %1 low was dominated by the RTX 3090 as the RTX 4070 has a 1% low FPS of 101 FPS, while the RTX 3090 was 107 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077

• Next, we moved on to the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmarks, where we witnessed the average FPS that was 78 FPS on the RTX 4070 and 93 FPS on the RTX 3090.
• The RTX 4070 had a 1% low FPS of 52 FPS, while the RTX 3090 cruised forward with a dominant with a 1% low FPS of 67 FPS.

Spider-Man Miles Morales

• In Spiderman Miles Morales, we observed the RTX 3090 averaged 118 FPS, but the RTX 4070 only managed 107 FPS. This was traditional as it had been the case for most of the previous games.
• Conversely, we also saw that the RTX 4070 had a 1% low FPS of 84 FPS, whereas the RTX 3090 hit 95 FPS to lead the test.

A Plague Tale Requiem

• At 1440p resolution, A Plague Tale returned promising results as the RTX 4070 delivered an average FPS of 77 FPS, whereas the RTX 3090 delivered an average FPS of 91 FPS.
• Furthermore, the 1% low FPS of the RTX 4070 was recorded as 64 FPS, while the RTX 3090 led the test with 67 FPS.

Hogwarts Legacy

• As per our testing in the Hogwarts Legacy, the RTX 3090 averaged 82 FPS, but the RTX 4070 only managed 69 FPS, thus lagging behind its rival.
• Meanwhile, on the %1 low turf, the RTX 3090 had a 1% low FPS 43, while the RTX 4090 mustered a far greater reading of 52 FPS.

COD Warzone 2.0

• The average FPS, from what we saw, in COD Warzone 2.0 at 1440p, was 127 FPS on the RTX 3090 and 119 FPS on the RTX 4070.
• Regarding the %1 low performance in our benchmarks, the RTX 3090 and the RTX 4070 have a 1% low FPS of 71 FPS and 76 FPS, respectively.

Hitman 3

• In Hitman 3, we witnessed that the RTX 3090 averaged 158 FPS, but the RTX 4070 only managed to score 143 FPS, thus getting behind in line with its competitor.
• Moreover, about the %1 low, the results were distinct as the 4070 had a 1% low FPS of 120 FPS, while that of the RTX 3090 was far better i.e. 133 FPS.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

• During our Assassin’s Creed Valhalla benchmark at 1440p, the RTX 4070 averaged 102 FPS, while the RTX 3090 averaged 107 FPS, taking over the 4070 easily.
• As for the 1% low FPS, the RTX 4070 was able to get a resultant framerate of 68 FPS, while for the RTX 3090, it was 69 FPS.

God Of War

• In our last game, God Of War, the RTX 4070, as per our observation, gave an average FPS of 89 FPS, while the RTX 3090 gave an average FPS of 107 FPS.
• Finally, the 1% low FPS of the RTX 4070 was recorded at 76 FPS, while that of the RTX 3090 was a staggering 86 FPS.

Overall Gaming Performance

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

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

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

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 – Which One We Recommend?

RTX 3090: Considering all factors, the RTX 3090 leads in raw performance, with a higher average and 1% low FPS across the tested games. We recommend you get it if you want extremely high performance and if you’re not restrained by any budget. 

RTX 4070: The RTX 4070 proved to be only 11.1% behind the RTX 3080 as far as the average FPS is concerned, which isn’t a drastic difference. Additionally, it is more power and thermal-efficient, consuming 47.4% less power and generating 8.7% less heat than the RTX 3090. 

Due to all these factors, our recommendation is in favour of the RTX 4070. Sure, its performance lags behind the 3090, but raw performance is not everything. In every other aspect, the 4070 is ahead. Not to mention, the lower performance can easily be compensated with better upscaling, which the RTX 4070 offers. 

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