GeForce RTX 4090 D
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
30,725
MSRP
$1599
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 4090 D across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Among Us
Apex Legends
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike 2
Elden Ring
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Minecraft
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 4090 D specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Recent 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 14592 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 456 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 73.54 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2520 MHz from a base of 2280 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 D |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 30,725 |
| 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 | 14592 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 456 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 176 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2520 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 2280 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 73.54 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 1,149 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 76,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #14 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4090 D 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 D |
|---|---|
| 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 | 14.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The GeForce RTX 4090 D 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 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 D |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 8.9 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen), decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 D |
|---|---|
| DP 1.4a PortsNumber of DP 1.4a display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 2x NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425 Watt under load (TDP) — a 850W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin. Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 1777g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 78°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 D |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 425 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 850W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 16-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 304mm |
| Card Height | 137mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 3-slot |
| Weight | 1777g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 78°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $1,599, the GeForce RTX 4090 D delivers 19 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #14 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 D |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1599 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #14 |
| Release Date | December 28 2023 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 176 |
| TMUs | 456 |
| Vram | 24 GB |
| L1 Cache | 14.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB |
| Core Clock | 2280 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X |
| Tensor Cores | 456 |
| Shading Units | 14592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1008 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 384-bit |
| Transistor Count | 76,300 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: Yes | DLSS Frame Generation: Yes | DLSS Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 114 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1,149 |
| Manufacturing Process | 5 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 425 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 73.54 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | AD102 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| Launch Price | $1,599 |
| Release Date | December 28 2023 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 14 |
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