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 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 20.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 320W instead of 575W, a 255W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (34,215 vs 41,059).
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5090 D

2025

Why buy it

✅+20% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅112.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 320).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

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100.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌79.7% higher power demand at 575W vs 320W.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

GeForce RTX 5090 D

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 20.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 320W instead of 575W, a 255W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+20% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅112.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 320).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (34,215 vs 41,059).
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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100.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌79.7% higher power demand at 575W vs 320W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 D better than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 D is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20% higher PassMark G3D performance, 680 vs 320 Tensor cores, and 32 GB vs 16 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 20.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 16 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D is about 100.1% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 20.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 5090 D is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $999 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5090 D earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
1080p
low	350 FPS	276 FPS
medium	334 FPS	257 FPS
high	280 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	260 FPS
medium	274 FPS	217 FPS
high	215 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	179 FPS
medium	160 FPS	149 FPS
high	121 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
1080p
low	851 FPS	880 FPS
medium	680 FPS	713 FPS
high	535 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	697 FPS
medium	536 FPS	591 FPS
high	439 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	383 FPS
medium	304 FPS	328 FPS
high	275 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
1080p
low	999 FPS	944 FPS
medium	999 FPS	772 FPS
high	999 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	988 FPS	731 FPS
medium	902 FPS	598 FPS
high	770 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	577 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	580 FPS	506 FPS
medium	504 FPS	419 FPS
high	455 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
1080p
low	999 FPS	999 FPS
medium	999 FPS	999 FPS
high	878 FPS	977 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	866 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	943 FPS
medium	733 FPS	832 FPS
high	639 FPS	724 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	619 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	682 FPS
medium	543 FPS	609 FPS
high	479 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	460 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 5090 D

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D's 41,059 — the GeForce RTX 5090 D leads by 20%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 D uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) with 320 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
G3D Mark Score	34,215	41,059+20%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240	21760+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	52.22 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+101%
Boost Clock	2550 MHz+6%	2407 MHz
ROPs	112	176+57%
TMUs	320	680+113%
L1 Cache	10 MB	21.3 MB+113%
L2 Cache	64 MB	96 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	80	170+113%
Tensor Cores	320	680+113%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5090 D is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5090 D supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D has 32 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D) — a 143.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s	1792 GB/s+143%
Bus Width	256-bit	512-bit+100%
L2 Cache	64 MB	96 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs NVENC 9th Gen (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 8th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 8th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D's 575W — a 57% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 D
TDP	320W-44%	575W
Recommended PSU	850W-15%	1000W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	70-18%	85
Perf/Watt	106.9+50%	71.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER costs 50% less ($1000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 20.5 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 66.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).