G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4090

2022

Why buy it

✅15.3% more average FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅82.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (512 vs 280).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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113.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.8 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 450W vs 300W.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $850 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 300W instead of 450W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 512), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4090

2022

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅15.3% more average FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅82.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (512 vs 280).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $850 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 300W instead of 450W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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113.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.8 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 450W vs 300W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 512), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 better than GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 4090 averages 15.3% more FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 38,112 vs 32,587 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 4090 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4090 is about 113.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $749 MSRP, and you are getting 15.3% more estimated average FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4090 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 Ti make more sense than GeForce RTX 4090?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (300W vs 450W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $749 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4090. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4090 currently gives you 17.0% higher G3D Mark and 15.3% more estimated average FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4090 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	283 FPS	227 FPS
medium	262 FPS	213 FPS
high	224 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	201 FPS
medium	217 FPS	170 FPS
high	173 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	136 FPS
medium	149 FPS	115 FPS
high	114 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	910 FPS	719 FPS
medium	726 FPS	583 FPS
high	567 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	478 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	728 FPS	540 FPS
medium	607 FPS	441 FPS
high	494 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	259 FPS
medium	335 FPS	214 FPS
high	309 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	944 FPS	939 FPS
medium	772 FPS	757 FPS
high	699 FPS	670 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	727 FPS
medium	598 FPS	585 FPS
high	529 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	434 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	503 FPS
medium	419 FPS	409 FPS
high	377 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	999 FPS	889 FPS
medium	971 FPS	769 FPS
high	855 FPS	680 FPS
ultra	764 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	697 FPS
medium	728 FPS	592 FPS
high	641 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	486 FPS
medium	538 FPS	420 FPS
high	480 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	337 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4090

The GeForce RTX 4090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38,112 points. Launch price was $1,599.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 scores 38,112 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 4090 leads by 17%. The GeForce RTX 4090 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 128 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 512 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	38,112+17%	32,587
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	16384+83%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	82.58 TFLOPS+88%	43.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+3%	2452 MHz
ROPs	176+83%	96
TMUs	512+83%	280
L1 Cache	16 MB+82%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	128+83%	70
Tensor Cores	512+83%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4090 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4090 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+13%	896 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4090) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 draws 450W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	450W	300W-33%
Recommended PSU	1000W	750W-25%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-9%	88 C
Perf/Watt	84.7	108.6+28%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti costs 53.2% less ($850 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.8 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 82.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).