GeForce RTX 4090 D vs GeForce RTX 5080

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 5080

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

161%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

160%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

143%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

140%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

138%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

134%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

133%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

133%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

128%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

119%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

117%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

117%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

115%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

111%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

106%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

100%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

88%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

84%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

80%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

73%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

51%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

50%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

48%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

43%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

42%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

34%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

33%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

32%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

28%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

28%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

27%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.9% 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 5080
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+16.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 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 5080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,250 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 22% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 49.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5080
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅More affordable ($1,250)

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 5080 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and GeForce RTX 5080

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 5080

The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 points. Launch price was $999.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 35,924 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 16.9%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5080 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 5080) with 456 Tensor cores vs 336.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5080
G3D Mark Score	30,725	35,924+17%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+36%	10752
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+31%	56.28 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2617 MHz+4%
ROPs	176+57%	112
TMUs	456+36%	336
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+36%	10.5 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+13%	64 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+36%	84
Tensor Cores	456+36%	336

✨

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 5080 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 D gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5080 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5080
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5080 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 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) — a 1.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s	1024 GB/s+2%
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+13%	64 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080). 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 5080
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5080
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 360W — a 16.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 5080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 5080). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5080
TDP	425W	360W-15%
Recommended PSU	850W	850W
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C-3%	80°C
Perf/Watt	72.3	99.8+38%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5080 launched at $999 and now averages $1250. The GeForce RTX 5080 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).