GeForce RTX 4090 D vs GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

143%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

142%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

141%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

139%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

139%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

136%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

135%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

134%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

120%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

117%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

116%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

112%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

112%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

112%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

108%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

98%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

98%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

96%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

93%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

89%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

84%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

74%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

71%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

67%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

61%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

43%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

42%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

40%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

36%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

36%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $999 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 78.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+78.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅More affordable ($999)

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 4090 D Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 34,215 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 11.4%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) with 456 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	30,725	34,215+11%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+43%	10240
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+41%	52.22 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2550 MHz+1%
ROPs	176+57%	112
TMUs	456+43%	320
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+43%	10 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+13%	64 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+43%	80
Tensor Cores	456+43%	320

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — a 37% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+37%	736 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+13%	64 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W — a 28.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDP	425W	320W-25%
Recommended PSU	850W	850W
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	78°C	70-10%
Perf/Watt	72.3	106.9+48%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 and now averages $999. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).