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 5090 Laptop GPU 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 5090 Laptop GPU: 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

✅1.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 425W instead of 575W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (456 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅49.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 456).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
❌35.3% higher power demand at 575W vs 425W.

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 1.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.4% in PassMark G3D (30,725 vs 29,163), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 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), 170 vs 114 ray-tracing units, 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 4090 D makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1440p and 4K, GeForce RTX 4090 D is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4090 D vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 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 5090 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,163 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 29,163 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 5.4%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) with 456 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	30,725+5%	29,163
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592	21760+49%
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+5%	2407 MHz
ROPs	176	176
TMUs	456	680+49%
L1 Cache	14.3 MB	21.3 MB+49%
L2 Cache	72 MB	96 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	114	170+49%
Tensor Cores	456	680+49%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 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 5090 Laptop GPU 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 5090 Laptop GPU
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)

Both cards ship with 24 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — 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 5090 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	24 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	96 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). 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 5090 Laptop GPU
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 5090 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 575W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
TDP	425W-26%	575W
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	78°C	—
Perf/Watt	72.3+43%	50.7

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
MSRP	$1599	—
Codename	AD102	GB202
Release	December 28 2023	January 30 2025
Ranking	#14	#1

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