GeForce RTX 4090 D vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX

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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

144%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

142%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

141%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

139%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

137%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

137%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

122%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

120%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

118%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

114%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

114%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

114%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

110%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

102%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

100%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

100%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

98%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

95%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

90%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

85%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

75%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

72%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

69%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

62%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

43%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

43%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

41%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

37%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

36%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

29%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

28%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4090 D.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (287mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $930 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 42% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 75.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+75.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅More affordable ($930)

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and Radeon RX 7900 XTX

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.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 and the Radeon RX 7900 XTX reaches 31,285 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 456 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	30,725	31,285+2%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+138%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+20%	61.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2498 MHz
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	456+19%	384
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+377%	3 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+1100%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+19%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4090 D uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 24 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+5%	960 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+1100%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 17.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 287mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	425W	355W-16%
Recommended PSU	850W	800W-6%
Power Connector	16-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	287mm
Height	137mm	110mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C	68°C-13%
Perf/Watt	72.3	88.1+22%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 and now averages $930. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).