GeForce RTX 4090 D vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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 Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

105%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

100%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

93%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

92%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

92%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

91%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

90%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

83%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

82%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

82%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

75%

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 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel).

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 419.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+419.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅More affordable ($300)

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

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 and the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) reaches 29,964 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 456 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	30,725+3%	29,964
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	14592+470%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+821%	7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+62%	1560 MHz
ROPs	176+175%	64
TMUs	456+185%	160
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+472%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+1700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+185%	40
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	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
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 Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+200%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+1700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 117.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP	425W	110W-74%
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	78°C	75°C-4%
Perf/Watt	72.3	272.4+277%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900 and now averages $300. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).