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

2022

Why buy it

✅13.0% more average FPS across 20 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Trade-offs

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60.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.8 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌26.8% higher power demand at 450W vs 355W.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 31.3 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 355W instead of 450W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 across 20 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 4090

2022

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅13.0% more average FPS across 20 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 31.3 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 355W instead of 450W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

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60.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.8 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌26.8% higher power demand at 450W vs 355W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 across 20 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.0% more average FPS across 20 tracked games in our benchmark data, 21.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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

GeForce RTX 4090 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 21.8% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 is about 60.1% more expensive on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 13.0% more estimated average FPS across 20 tracked games in our benchmark data and 21.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7900 XTX still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 4090 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 XTX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	283 FPS	263 FPS
medium	262 FPS	244 FPS
high	224 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	246 FPS
medium	217 FPS	205 FPS
high	173 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	174 FPS
medium	149 FPS	145 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	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	910 FPS	871 FPS
medium	726 FPS	683 FPS
high	567 FPS	524 FPS
ultra	478 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	728 FPS	677 FPS
medium	607 FPS	546 FPS
high	494 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	373 FPS
medium	335 FPS	307 FPS
high	309 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	944 FPS	945 FPS
medium	772 FPS	775 FPS
high	699 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	714 FPS
medium	598 FPS	587 FPS
high	529 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	501 FPS
medium	419 FPS	414 FPS
high	377 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	295 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	999 FPS	951 FPS
medium	971 FPS	805 FPS
high	855 FPS	718 FPS
ultra	764 FPS	626 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	718 FPS
medium	728 FPS	607 FPS
high	641 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	459 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	507 FPS
medium	538 FPS	439 FPS
high	480 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	339 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4090

The GeForce RTX 4090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38,112 points. Launch price was $1,599.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 scores 38,112 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 31,285 — the GeForce RTX 4090 leads by 21.8%. The GeForce RTX 4090 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 128 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 512 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	38,112+22%	31,285
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	16384+167%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	82.58 TFLOPS+35%	61.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2498 MHz
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	512+33%	384
L1 Cache	16 MB+433%	3 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+1100%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	128+33%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4090 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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)

Both cards feature 24 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+5%	960 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+1100%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4090) vs AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 draws 450W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 23.6% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 287mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	450W	355W-21%
Recommended PSU	1000W	800W-20%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	287mm
Height	137mm	110mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	68°C-15%
Perf/Watt	84.7	88.1+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 launched at $1599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs 37.5% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.8 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 31.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 31.5% better value.