GeForce RTX 5090 D vs GeForce RTX 4070

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 4070

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

112%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

111%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

111%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

110%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

109%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

108%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

107%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

107%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

105%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

105%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

103%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

103%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

102%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

101%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

101%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

100%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

99%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

99%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

97%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

97%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

95%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

94%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

94%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

84%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

82%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

81%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

79%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

78%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

78%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

75%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

70%

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 52.5% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (32 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4070.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4070
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+52.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-52.5%)
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 (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $1,999 for the GeForce RTX 5090 D, it costs 72% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 138.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+138.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,999)	✅More affordable ($550)

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 4070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D and GeForce RTX 4070

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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 D scores 41,059 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 5090 D leads by 52.5%. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 680 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	41,059+53%	26,919
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760+270%	5888
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+260%	29.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2475 MHz+3%
ROPs	176+175%	64
TMUs	680+270%	184
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+267%	5.8 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+167%	36 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+270%	46
Tensor Cores	680+270%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070
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 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 255.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D. Bus width: 512-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+167%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+256%	504 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+167%	192-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+167%	36 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070
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 (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 9th Gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
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 4070's 200W — a 96.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	575W	200W-65%
Recommended PSU	1000W	650W-35%
Power Connector	16-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	71.4	134.6+89%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D launched at $1999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).