GeForce RTX 3090 24GB vs GeForce RTX 4090 24GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB ≈ ₹2.1 L today · 2020 Buy now

≈89% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB ≈ ₹2.24 L today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 4090 24GB scores about 89% higher than GeForce RTX 3090 24GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4090 24GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3090 24GB GeForce RTX 4090 24GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3090 24GB

100 W lower rated board power (350 W vs 450 W)
About ₹14,100 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 4090 24GB

89% higher estimated gaming score

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3090 24GB	GeForce RTX 4090 24GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
GPU chip	GA102	AD102
CUDA cores	10,496	16,384
RT cores	82	128
Tensor cores	328	512
Video memory	24 GB GDDR6X	24 GB GDDR6X
Memory bus	384-bit	384-bit
Memory bandwidth	936.2 GB/s	1008 GB/s
L2 cache	6 MB	72 MB
Boost clock	1.70 GHz	2.52 GHz
Board power (rated)	350 W	450 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2020-09-24	2022-10-12
Price today (≈)	₹2.1 L	₹2.24 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3090 24GB better than GeForce RTX 4090 24GB?

GeForce RTX 4090 24GB scores about 89% higher than GeForce RTX 3090 24GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4090 24GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3090 24GB or GeForce RTX 4090 24GB?

GeForce RTX 3090 24GB is rated at 350 W versus 450 W for GeForce RTX 4090 24GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3090 24GB or GeForce RTX 4090 24GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 4090 24GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3090 24GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3090 24GB and GeForce RTX 4090 24GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3090 24GB (24 GB GDDR6X) and GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (24 GB GDDR6X) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.