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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation: 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

✅15.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,401 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 153.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅14% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (456 vs 400).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌70% higher power demand at 425W vs 250W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
✅Draws 250W instead of 425W, a 175W 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.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (400 vs 456), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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150.2% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

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 15.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (30,725 vs 30,269), 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: 114 vs 100 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4090 D makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,401 cheaper on MSRP at $1,599 vs $4,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 153.9% (19.2 vs 7.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4090 D vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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.

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)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation carries 32 GB. RTX 5000 Ada Generation gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 D and 256-bit on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation.

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%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4090 D came in at $1599, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4090 D was 60% cheaper ($2401 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 7.6 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 152.6% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP	$1599-60%	$4000
Performance per Dollar	19.2+153%	7.6
Codename	AD102	AD102
Release	December 28 2023	August 9 2023
Ranking	#14	#16

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