GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025Core: 2017 MHzBoost: 2407 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
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GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 5090 D v2 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel): 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 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

  • 104.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 112.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 320).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 122.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,999 MSRPvs$900 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
  • 422.7% higher power demand at 575W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,099 less on MSRP ($900 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
  • Delivers 118.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
  • Draws 110W instead of 575W, a 465W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 104.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (30,399 vs 29,964), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 32 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 170 vs 40 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,099 cheaper on MSRP at $900 vs $1,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 118.9% (33.3 vs 15.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1440p and 4K, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 and the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) reaches 29,964 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 680 Tensor cores vs 320.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 D v2Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
30,399+1%
29,964
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
21760+750%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
104.8 TFLOPS+1212%
7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2407 MHz+54%
1560 MHz
ROPs
176+175%
64
TMUs
680+325%
160
L1 Cache
21.3 MB+752%
2.5 MB
L2 Cache
96 MB+2300%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
170+325%
40
Tensor Cores
680+113%
320

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 D v2Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 4 Super Resolution
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has 32 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 512-bit on the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel). L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 D v2Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
32 GB+300%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Bus Width
512-bit+100%
256-bit
L2 Cache
96 MB+2300%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 D v2Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 D v2Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC (9th Gen)
6th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC (6th Gen)
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 draws 575W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 135.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 D v2Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP
575W
110W-81%
Recommended PSU
1000W
650W-35%
Power Connector
16-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
0mm
Height
137mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
52.9
272.4+415%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 came in at $1999, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900. On MSRP, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) was 55% cheaper ($1099 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.2 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 33.3 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 119.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 D v2Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP
$1999
$900-55%
Performance per Dollar
15.2
33.3+119%
Codename
GB202
TU104
Release
August 15 2025
May 27 2019
Ranking
#15
#201

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