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

✅20.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 20 GB).

Trade-offs

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77.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$899 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 32.3 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
❌41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.
❌10.1% longer card at 304mm vs 276mm.

Radeon RX 7900 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($899 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 32.3 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 276mm instead of 304mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 20 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Radeon RX 7900 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅20.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 20 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($899 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 32.3 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 425W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 276mm instead of 304mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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77.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$899 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 32.3 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
❌41.7% higher power demand at 425W vs 300W.
❌10.1% longer card at 304mm vs 276mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 20 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 D better than Radeon RX 7900 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 D is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 24 GB vs 20 GB of VRAM. 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, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 20 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 is about 77.9% more expensive on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $899 MSRP, and you are getting 20.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7900 XT 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, Radeon RX 7900 XT still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 7900 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XT 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 $899 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 D Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	284 FPS	254 FPS
medium	263 FPS	235 FPS
high	225 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	241 FPS
medium	217 FPS	201 FPS
high	173 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	169 FPS
medium	150 FPS	140 FPS
high	114 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	841 FPS	633 FPS
medium	657 FPS	542 FPS
high	516 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	463 FPS
medium	548 FPS	401 FPS
high	443 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	231 FPS
medium	314 FPS	202 FPS
high	286 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	145 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	944 FPS	928 FPS
medium	772 FPS	760 FPS
high	699 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	702 FPS
medium	598 FPS	576 FPS
high	529 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	422 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	489 FPS
medium	419 FPS	403 FPS
high	377 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	999 FPS	851 FPS
medium	971 FPS	756 FPS
high	855 FPS	663 FPS
ultra	691 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	652 FPS
medium	728 FPS	578 FPS
high	641 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	518 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	460 FPS
medium	538 FPS	412 FPS
high	461 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	322 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and Radeon RX 7900 XT

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.

Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 28,996 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 6%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 84 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) with 456 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
G3D Mark Score	30,725+6%	28,996
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+171%	5376
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+43%	51.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+5%	2394 MHz
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	456+36%	336
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+377%	3 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+1100%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+36%	84

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4090 D uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4090 D gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — a 26% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+20%	20 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+26%	800 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+20%	320-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+1100%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
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 Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 34.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 276mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	Radeon RX 7900 XT
TDP	425W	300W-29%
Recommended PSU	850W	750W-12%
Power Connector	16-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	276mm
Height	137mm	110mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	78°C	70°C-10%
Perf/Watt	72.3	96.7+34%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899. The Radeon RX 7900 XT costs 43.8% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 32.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 68.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).