GeForce RTX 5090 D vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

108%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

106%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

104%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

104%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

103%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

101%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

101%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

100%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

99%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

99%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

99%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

91%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

91%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

90%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 81.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+81.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-81.3%)
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 (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $1,999 for the GeForce RTX 5090 D, it costs 81% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 190.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+190.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,999)	✅More affordable ($380)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 D

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 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: 41,059 points. Launch price was $2,299.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 D scores 41,059 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 5090 D leads by 81.3%. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 680 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	41,059+81%	22,651
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760+400%	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+375%	22.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2535 MHz+5%
ROPs	176+267%	48
TMUs	680+400%	136
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+395%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+200%	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+400%	34
Tensor Cores	680+400%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 522.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D. Bus width: 512-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+522%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+300%	128-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+200%	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 8th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 9th Gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 8th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D draws 575W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 112.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 240mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	575W	160W-72%
Recommended PSU	1000W	550W-45%
Power Connector	16-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	240mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	85	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	71.4	141.6+98%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D launched at $1999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).