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.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 4090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38,112 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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 4090

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

174%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

172%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

166%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

166%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

165%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

160%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

148%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

146%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

146%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

143%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

138%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

131%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

124%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

110%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

105%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

100%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

91%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

63%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

62%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

60%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

53%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

53%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

43%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

41%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

40%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

35%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

35%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

34%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

32%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

32%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

31%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 4090 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 4090 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 scores 38,112 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD102), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 16384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 512 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 82.58 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2520 MHz from a base of 2235 MHz.

Specification	GeForce RTX 4090
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	38,112
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	AD102
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	16384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	512
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	176
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	2520 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	2235 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	82.58 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	1,290.2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count	76,300 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#4

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6X video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 1008 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6X offers higher data rates than standard GDDR6, reducing bottlenecks at high resolutions.

Specification	GeForce RTX 4090
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	24 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6X
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	384-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	1008 GB/s
L1 Cache	16 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 4090 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce RTX 4090
NVIDIA Reflex	✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	✅ Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 12.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.

Specification	GeForce RTX 4090
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	5th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 draws 450 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1000W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin (12VHPWR). Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 2100g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce RTX 4090
TDPPower consumption under load	450 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	1000W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	304mm
Card Height	137mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	3-slot
Weight	2100g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,649 (MSRP: $1599), the GeForce RTX 4090 delivers 23 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #4 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce RTX 4090
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$1649
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#4
Release Date	September 20 2022
Release Year	2022