Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
The most affordable 16GB NVIDIA card. Perfect for local AI hobbyists wanting access to larger VRAM pools without the ultra-premium price.
The previous generation's king. 24GB VRAM and high CUDA counts remain the industry standard for consumer AI development.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 24GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 1008 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 706 | 1321 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 285W | 450W |
| Est. Price | $599.99 | $1,799.00 |