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.

GeForce RTX 4090 D vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4090 D vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅11.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅62.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (456 vs 280).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

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113.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
❌41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $850 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 126.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 456), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4090 D is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 11.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 5070 Ti instead at 32,587 vs 30,725, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $850 cheaper on MSRP at $749 vs $1,599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 126.4% (43.5 vs 19.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4090 D still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4090 D vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by 6.1%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 456 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	30,725	32,587+6%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+63%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+67%	43.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+3%	2452 MHz
ROPs	176+83%	96
TMUs	456+63%	280
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+63%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+63%	70
Tensor Cores	456+63%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4090 D is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4090 D gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 D and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+13%	896 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 34.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	425W	300W-29%
Recommended PSU	850W	750W-12%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C-11%	88 C
Perf/Watt	72.3	108.6+50%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4090 D came in at $1599, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti was 53.2% cheaper ($850 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 126.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
MSRP	$1599	$749-53%
Performance per Dollar	19.2	43.5+127%
Codename	AD102	GB203
Release	December 28 2023	February 20 2025
Ranking	#14	#9

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