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