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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $5,200 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 359.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (456 vs 568), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

2022

Why buy it

✅24.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (568 vs 456).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 24 GB).
✅Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4090 D is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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325.2% HIGHER MSRP
$6,799 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($6,799 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

2022

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $5,200 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 359.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅24.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (568 vs 456).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 24 GB).
✅Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (456 vs 568), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4090 D is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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325.2% HIGHER MSRP
$6,799 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($6,799 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 D better than RTX 6000 Ada Generation?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 D is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4090 D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 8.0% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4090 D is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4090 D is about $5,200 cheaper on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $6,799 MSRP, and you are getting 11.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 8.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 359.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX 6000 Ada Generation still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX 6000 Ada Generation is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $6,799 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4090 D is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 D Benchmark Check

RTX 6000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	284 FPS	223 FPS
medium	263 FPS	195 FPS
high	225 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	200 FPS
medium	217 FPS	166 FPS
high	173 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	106 FPS
medium	150 FPS	88 FPS
high	114 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	841 FPS	713 FPS
medium	657 FPS	578 FPS
high	516 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	607 FPS
medium	548 FPS	507 FPS
high	443 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	325 FPS
medium	314 FPS	269 FPS
high	286 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	194 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	944 FPS	921 FPS
medium	772 FPS	755 FPS
high	699 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	589 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	714 FPS
medium	598 FPS	583 FPS
high	529 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	439 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	489 FPS
medium	419 FPS	404 FPS
high	377 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	288 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	999 FPS	389 FPS
medium	971 FPS	340 FPS
high	855 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	691 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	283 FPS
medium	728 FPS	253 FPS
high	641 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	518 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	193 FPS
medium	538 FPS	165 FPS
high	461 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	102 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and RTX 6000 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,454 points. Launch price was $6,799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 28,454 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 8%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 18,176 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 91.06 TFLOPS (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 142 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) with 456 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	30,725+8%	28,454
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592	18176+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS	91.06 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2505 MHz
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	456	568+25%
L1 Cache	14.3 MB	17.8 MB+24%
L2 Cache	72 MB	96 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	114	142+25%
Tensor Cores	456	568+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 6000 Ada Generation supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4090 D is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	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 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 960 GB/s (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 96 MB (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	48 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+5%	960 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB	96 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 300W — a 34.5% difference. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 500W (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
TDP	425W	300W-29%
Recommended PSU	850W	500W-41%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	112mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C-3%	80°C
Perf/Watt	72.3	94.8+31%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation launched at $6799. The GeForce RTX 4090 D costs 76.5% less ($5200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 4.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 357.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).