GeForce RTX 4090 D vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

169%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

167%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

164%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

164%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

159%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

156%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

144%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

137%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

119%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

114%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

100%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

94%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

93%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

92%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

89%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

88%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

85%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

83%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

82%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

80%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

79%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

77%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

74%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

72%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

71%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

70%

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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,599 versus $4,095 for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 160% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+160%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,599)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,095)

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

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation reaches 30,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) with 456 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	30,725+2%	30,269
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+14%	12800
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+13%	65.28 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2550 MHz+1%
ROPs	176	176
TMUs	456+14%	400
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+14%	12.5 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB	72 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+14%	100
Tensor Cores	456+14%	400

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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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 32 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	32 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+75%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB	72 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 NVENC (8th Gen) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (5th 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 250W — a 51.9% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
TDP	425W	250W-41%
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C-3%	80°C
Perf/Watt	72.3	121.1+67%