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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce RTX 3090 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce RTX 4090 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $1,530.00 cheaper!
GeForce RTX 309042% Score
- Up to 7% cheaper – $1,965.00 vs $3,495.00
GeForce RTX 409077% Score
- Up to 83% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 1 month newer
- Up to 71% better value for money
- Up to 7% more expensive – $3,495.00 vs $1,965.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 4090 has 132% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 4090 fills pixels 134% faster.
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GeForce RTX 4090 maps textures 132% faster.
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GeForce RTX 4090 moves data 8% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090. It's 83% faster than the GeForce RTX 3090 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4090 than GeForce RTX 3090?expand_more
83% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4090 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 scores 42/100, GeForce RTX 4090 scores 77/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4090 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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