GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4090 D

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

189%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

183%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

182%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

182%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

176%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

163%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

160%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

160%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

157%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

152%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

145%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

137%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

121%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

115%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

110%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

100%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

69%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

69%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

66%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

59%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

58%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

47%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

45%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

44%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

39%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

38%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

37%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

35%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

35%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

34%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Very Large (Check Case)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,100 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 31% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 39.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+39.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores 29,395 and the GeForce RTX 4090 D reaches 30,725 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4090 D uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Raw compute: 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Boost clocks: 1860 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) with 336 Tensor cores vs 456.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
G3D Mark Score	29,395	30,725+5%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10752	14592+36%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40 TFLOPS	73.54 TFLOPS+84%
Boost Clock	1860 MHz	2520 MHz+35%
ROPs	112	176+57%
TMUs	336	456+36%
L1 Cache	10.5 MB	14.3 MB+36%
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	84	114+36%
Tensor Cores	336	456+36%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 24 GB of GDDR6X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s	1008 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	2x NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti draws 450W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 425W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 336mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
TDP	450W	425W-6%
Recommended PSU	850W	850W
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	336mm	304mm
Height	140mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	85°C	78°C-8%
Perf/Watt	65.3	72.3+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1100, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).