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

✅11.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅62.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (456 vs 280).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

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113.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
❌41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $850 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 126.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 456), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅11.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅62.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (456 vs 280).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $850 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 126.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

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113.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
❌41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 456), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 D better than GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 D is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, 456 vs 280 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 16 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023 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 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 about 113.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $749 MSRP, and you are getting 11.6% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (30,725 vs 32,587). GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 4090 D is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 Ti make more sense than GeForce RTX 4090 D?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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, lower power draw (300W vs 425W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $749 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 a lower G3D Mark (30,725 vs 32,587) and 11.6% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 5070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	284 FPS	227 FPS
medium	263 FPS	213 FPS
high	225 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	201 FPS
medium	217 FPS	170 FPS
high	173 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	136 FPS
medium	150 FPS	115 FPS
high	114 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	841 FPS	719 FPS
medium	657 FPS	583 FPS
high	516 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	540 FPS
medium	548 FPS	441 FPS
high	443 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	259 FPS
medium	314 FPS	214 FPS
high	286 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	944 FPS	939 FPS
medium	772 FPS	757 FPS
high	699 FPS	670 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	727 FPS
medium	598 FPS	585 FPS
high	529 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	434 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	503 FPS
medium	419 FPS	409 FPS
high	377 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	999 FPS	889 FPS
medium	971 FPS	769 FPS
high	855 FPS	680 FPS
ultra	691 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	697 FPS
medium	728 FPS	592 FPS
high	641 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	518 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	486 FPS
medium	538 FPS	420 FPS
high	461 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	337 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 5070 Ti

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 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by 6.1%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 456 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	30,725	32,587+6%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+63%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+67%	43.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+3%	2452 MHz
ROPs	176+83%	96
TMUs	456+63%	280
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+63%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+63%	70
Tensor Cores	456+63%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti
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 5070 Ti has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+13%	896 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). 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 5070 Ti
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 5070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 34.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	425W	300W-29%
Recommended PSU	850W	750W-12%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C-11%	88 C
Perf/Watt	72.3	108.6+50%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti costs 53.2% less ($850 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 126.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).