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

✅0.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 425W instead of 575W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (456 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

✅49.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 456).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) 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.
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
❌35.3% higher power demand at 575W vs 425W.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

✅0.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 425W instead of 575W, a 150W reduction.

Why buy it

✅49.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 456).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (456 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
❌35.3% higher power demand at 575W vs 425W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 D better than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 4090 D averages 0.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 30,725 vs 30,399 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 4090 D is the overall package: you are getting DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (425W vs 575W).

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 24 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 extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 4090 D can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $1,599 MSRP. GeForce RTX 4090 D is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4090 D is about $400 cheaper on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4090 D?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $1,999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4090 D. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4090 D currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark and 0.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 26.4%.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	284 FPS	276 FPS
medium	263 FPS	257 FPS
high	225 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	260 FPS
medium	217 FPS	217 FPS
high	173 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	179 FPS
medium	150 FPS	149 FPS
high	114 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	841 FPS	880 FPS
medium	657 FPS	713 FPS
high	516 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	697 FPS
medium	548 FPS	591 FPS
high	443 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	383 FPS
medium	314 FPS	328 FPS
high	286 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	944 FPS	944 FPS
medium	772 FPS	772 FPS
high	699 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	731 FPS
medium	598 FPS	598 FPS
high	529 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	506 FPS
medium	419 FPS	419 FPS
high	377 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	999 FPS	999 FPS
medium	971 FPS	999 FPS
high	855 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	691 FPS	684 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	885 FPS
medium	728 FPS	778 FPS
high	641 FPS	684 FPS
ultra	518 FPS	513 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	639 FPS
medium	538 FPS	547 FPS
high	461 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	342 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

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.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 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: 30,399 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 and the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 reaches 30,399 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) with 456 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
G3D Mark Score	30,725+1%	30,399
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592	21760+49%
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+5%	2407 MHz
ROPs	176	176
TMUs	456	680+49%
L1 Cache	14.3 MB	21.3 MB+49%
L2 Cache	72 MB	96 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	114	170+49%
Tensor Cores	456	680+49%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4090 D is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
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 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has 32 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — a 77.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. Bus width: 384-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	32 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s	1792 GB/s+78%
Bus Width	384-bit	512-bit+33%
L2 Cache	72 MB	96 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2's 575W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
TDP	425W-26%	575W
Recommended PSU	850W-15%	1000W
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C	70°C-10%
Perf/Watt	72.3+37%	52.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 4090 D costs 20% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 15.2 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 26.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).