The newly released NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 FE graphics card boasts significant performance gains and physically large size. Although some AIB Partner Custom Cards cost around $2,000. The RTX 4090 claims to outperform any other GPU by more than 50%, which is a significant improvement. So, how does it compare to the RTX 3090? Here’s a general comparison of the two:
Design
Although the form factor of the new RTX 4090 is similar to that of the 3090, it has been subtly redesigned to improve performance. The fan blades have been flattened and extended to improve cooling on the memory modules, which weren’t previously adequately cooled on the previous 3000 series. The color scheme also includes a gold metal railing, whereas the 3090 has silver ones. Overall, the cooling configuration of the 3090 is the best in its class.
Performance
When compared to the RTX 3090 Ti, the RTX 4090 performed significantly better when ray tracing was enabled. With every resolution, Nvidia’s new card saw a significant advantage. It is very likely that the RTX 4090 offers an even greater performance advantage over the RTX 3090. The RTX 4090 also supports the new DLSS 3 software, which further increases the frame rate thanks to its artificial intelligence, easily outperforming the previous DLSS 2 technology.
Features
Like the 3090 and 3090 Ti, the RTX 4090 supports both ray tracing and DLSS. With the increased number of RT and Tensor cores and next-generation hardware, the RTX 4090 sees a big performance boost when one or both are enabled. DLSS3, however, needs to be game-specific, so its impact may be limited in the beginning. Nevertheless, it can leverage both DLSS 1 and DLSS 2, giving it an edge.
Power Draw
Speculations suggest that the RTX 4090 consumes 660W of power with a base TGP of 450W, which is a massive power consumption that could significantly increase bills. In comparison, the RTX 3090 consumes 385W, which is nearly half of what the RTX 4090 may require. Although there have been no official specs released, it’s worth considering the energy consumption before purchasing.
Pricing and Availability
The MSRP of the RTX 3090 graphics card has dropped significantly to around $1,260, with the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Trinity OC costing as little as $1,140 on Nvidia’s website. RTX 3090 can also be installed on PCs from third-party manufacturers like MSI, Dell, and Asus. The GeForce RTX 4090, on the other hand, will be released for $1,599, with 24GB of GDDR6X memory and expected to be twice as fast as the RTX 3090 Ti, which is the most powerful GPU currently available.
Final Words
If you’re looking for great performance, the RTX 3090 is still an excellent choice, but if you’re looking for a better gaming experience that lasts several years, consider buying the new RTX 4090. However, keep in mind that you may need to update your PC’s CPU, PSU, ATX standard, and PCI connectors to accommodate the new graphics card.
