GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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 GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

177%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

174%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

125%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

120%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

110%

#58

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

86%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

83%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

173%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

170%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

167%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

119%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

115%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

105%

#56

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

82%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

80%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile and GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1335 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,048 points.

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 27,048 and the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile reaches 28,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 4 nm process. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1515 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	27,048	28,280+5%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	9728	10496+8%
Boost Clock	1695 MHz+12%	1515 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 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 GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
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 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	24 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s	896 GB/s+56%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile's 95W — a 23.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.