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 3090 Ti

2022

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

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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25% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.7 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

2022

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 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

❌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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25% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.7 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 D better than GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

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, 4.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 456 vs 336 Tensor cores. 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, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 $400 cheaper on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 11.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 30.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 $1,999 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 3090 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	271 FPS	284 FPS
medium	251 FPS	263 FPS
high	212 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	257 FPS	262 FPS
medium	215 FPS	217 FPS
high	169 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	180 FPS
medium	147 FPS	150 FPS
high	110 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	102 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	745 FPS	841 FPS
medium	608 FPS	657 FPS
high	483 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	449 FPS
1440p
low	571 FPS	673 FPS
medium	478 FPS	548 FPS
high	390 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	307 FPS	375 FPS
medium	265 FPS	314 FPS
high	238 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	240 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	929 FPS	944 FPS
medium	760 FPS	772 FPS
high	677 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	586 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	719 FPS	731 FPS
medium	589 FPS	598 FPS
high	512 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	506 FPS
medium	414 FPS	419 FPS
high	360 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	878 FPS	999 FPS
medium	807 FPS	971 FPS
high	710 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	691 FPS
1440p
low	700 FPS	830 FPS
medium	640 FPS	728 FPS
high	560 FPS	641 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	518 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	606 FPS
medium	466 FPS	538 FPS
high	417 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	331 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores 29,395 and the GeForce RTX 4090 D reaches 30,725 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4090 D uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Raw compute: 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Boost clocks: 1860 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) with 336 Tensor cores vs 456.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
G3D Mark Score	29,395	30,725+5%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10752	14592+36%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40 TFLOPS	73.54 TFLOPS+84%
Boost Clock	1860 MHz	2520 MHz+35%
ROPs	112	176+57%
TMUs	336	456+36%
L1 Cache	10.5 MB	14.3 MB+36%
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	84	114+36%
Tensor Cores	336	456+36%

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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 GeForce RTX 3090 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 D supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 24 GB of GDDR6X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s	1008 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	2x NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti draws 450W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 425W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 336mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 D
TDP	450W	425W-6%
Recommended PSU	850W	850W
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	336mm	304mm
Height	140mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	85°C	78°C-8%
Perf/Watt	65.3	72.3+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599. The GeForce RTX 4090 D costs 20% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 30.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).