GeForce RTX 4090 D vs Radeon AI PRO R9700

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023Core: 2280 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025Core: 1660 MHzBoost: 2920 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4090 D vs Radeon AI PRO R9700 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 Radeon AI PRO R9700 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 Radeon AI PRO R9700: 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

  • 50.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 23.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,599 MSRPvs$1,299 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
  • 41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.
  • 13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

  • Costs $300 less on MSRP ($1,299 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 14.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.0 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
  • Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.
  • Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

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 50.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 7.5% in PassMark G3D (30,725 vs 28,589), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4090 D is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon AI PRO R9700 has no comparable frame-generation support and 114 vs 64 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon AI PRO R9700 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $300 cheaper on MSRP at $1,299 vs $1,599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 14.5% (22.0 vs 19.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1440p and 4K, Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, GeForce RTX 4090 D has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4090 D vs Radeon AI PRO R9700 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 7.5%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 456 Tensor cores vs 128.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4090 DRadeon AI PRO R9700
G3D Mark Score
30,725+7%
28,589
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 4.0
Process Node
5 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
14592+256%
4096
Compute (TFLOPS)
73.54 TFLOPS+54%
47.84 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2520 MHz
2920 MHz+16%
ROPs
176+38%
128
TMUs
456+78%
256
L2 Cache
72 MB+800%
8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
114+78%
64
Tensor Cores
456+256%
128

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4090 D is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 D gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4090 DRadeon AI PRO R9700
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 carries 32 GB. Radeon AI PRO R9700 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 D and 256-bit on the Radeon AI PRO R9700. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4090 DRadeon AI PRO R9700
VRAM Capacity
24 GB
32 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Bus Width
384-bit+50%
256-bit
L2 Cache
72 MB+800%
8 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4090 DRadeon AI PRO R9700
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
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 VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4090 DRadeon AI PRO R9700
Encoder
2x NVENC (8th Gen)
VCN 5.0
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
VCN 5.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 34.5% difference. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4090 DRadeon AI PRO R9700
TDP
425W
300W-29%
Recommended PSU
850W
650W-24%
Power Connector
16-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
267mm
Height
137mm
111mm
Slots
3
2-33%
Temp (Load)
78°C
75°C-4%
Perf/Watt
72.3
95.3+32%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4090 D came in at $1599, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299. On MSRP, Radeon AI PRO R9700 was 18.8% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 22.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 14.6% better value. The newer card here is Radeon AI PRO R9700 (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4090 DRadeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP
$1599
$1299-19%
Performance per Dollar
19.2
22.0+15%
Codename
AD102
Navi 48
Release
December 28 2023
July 23 2025
Ranking
#14
#23

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