EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super
Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 220 W · FTW3
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super lands at 86 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 86).
Ray tracing
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 leads on rt (93 vs 81).
AI workloads
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 leads on ai (95 vs 83).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super more score per dollar ($696 vs $2,208).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 220 W | 575 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super worth the price? +
At $696, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 86). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 Super or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on rt (93 vs 81). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.