GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs GeForce RTX 4090 D

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 5090 D v2

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GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

341%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

326%

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GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

311%

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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

282%

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Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

196%

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GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

194%

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Moore Threads MTT S80

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186%

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Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

166%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

164%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

132%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

126%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

123%

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Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

110%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

109%

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Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

105%

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GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

100%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

91%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

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Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

83%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

69%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

66%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

61%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,599 versus $4,086.44 for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 158.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+158.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,086.44)	✅More affordable ($1,599)

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 5090 D v2 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,399 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 and the GeForce RTX 4090 D reaches 30,725 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4090 D uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) with 680 Tensor cores vs 456.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
G3D Mark Score	30,399	30,725+1%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760+49%	14592
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+43%	73.54 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2520 MHz+5%
ROPs	176	176
TMUs	680+49%	456
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+49%	14.3 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+33%	72 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+49%	114
Tensor Cores	680+49%	456

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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 GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — a 77.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. Bus width: 512-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+33%	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+78%	1008 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+33%	384-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+33%	72 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
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: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	2x NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 draws 575W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 425W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 4090 D
TDP	575W	425W-26%
Recommended PSU	1000W	850W-15%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C-10%	78°C
Perf/Watt	52.9	72.3+37%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $4086.44, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).