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.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,001 less on MSRP ($1,999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 187.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.0 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 70W instead of 285W, a 215W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 5880 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 440), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

2024

Why buy it

✅67.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅129.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (440 vs 192).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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200.2% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$1,999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 12.0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
❌307.1% higher power demand at 285W vs 70W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,001 less on MSRP ($1,999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 187.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.0 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 70W instead of 285W, a 215W reduction.

Why buy it

✅67.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅129.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (440 vs 192).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 5880 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 440), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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200.2% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$1,999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 12.0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
❌307.1% higher power demand at 285W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 5880 Ada Generation better than RTX 4000 Ada Generation?

Yes. RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 67.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 4.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, 440 vs 192 Tensor cores, and 48 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX 4000 Ada Generation is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

RTX 5880 Ada Generation is about 200.2% more expensive on MSRP at $6,000 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 67.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.4% higher G3D Mark. RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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, RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, RTX 4000 Ada Generation still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does RTX 4000 Ada Generation make more sense than RTX 5880 Ada Generation?

Yes. RTX 4000 Ada Generation is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (70W vs 285W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $1,999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX 5880 Ada Generation. The trade-off is that RTX 5880 Ada Generation currently gives you 4.4% higher G3D Mark and 67.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

RTX 5880 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	123 FPS	222 FPS
medium	115 FPS	194 FPS
high	96 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	102 FPS	199 FPS
medium	89 FPS	166 FPS
high	72 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	56 FPS	105 FPS
medium	50 FPS	88 FPS
high	39 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	495 FPS	605 FPS
medium	418 FPS	491 FPS
high	328 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	283 FPS	329 FPS
1440p
low	338 FPS	504 FPS
medium	279 FPS	423 FPS
high	227 FPS	337 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	165 FPS	280 FPS
medium	138 FPS	238 FPS
high	120 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	173 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	549 FPS	915 FPS
medium	468 FPS	750 FPS
high	396 FPS	676 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	565 FPS
1440p
low	434 FPS	709 FPS
medium	367 FPS	580 FPS
high	315 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	423 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	486 FPS
medium	225 FPS	402 FPS
high	187 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	282 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	401 FPS	377 FPS
medium	332 FPS	330 FPS
high	301 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	313 FPS	277 FPS
medium	261 FPS	248 FPS
high	236 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	189 FPS
medium	156 FPS	162 FPS
high	142 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	101 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4000 Ada Generation and RTX 5880 Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 points.

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,096 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 24,046 and the RTX 5880 Ada Generation reaches 25,096 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 14,080 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 69.27 TFLOPS (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 110 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) with 192 Tensor cores vs 440.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	24,046	25,096+4%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	6144	14080+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	26.73 TFLOPS	69.27 TFLOPS+159%
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	2460 MHz+58%
ROPs	64	176+175%
TMUs	192	440+129%
L1 Cache	6 MB	13.8 MB+130%
L2 Cache	48 MB	72 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	110+129%
Tensor Cores	192	440+129%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 5880 Ada Generation supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 768 GB/s (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — a 113.3% advantage for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. Bus width: 160-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 72 MB (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	48 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR6 ECC	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	768 GB/s+113%
Bus Width	160-bit	384-bit+140%
L2 Cache	48 MB	72 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
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 (3x) (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation).

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (3x)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation draws 70W versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 285W — a 121.1% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 650W (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
TDP	70W-75%	285W
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	1x 8-pin	16-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	343.5+290%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched at $1999 MSRP, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation launched at $6000. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation costs 66.7% less ($4001 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.0 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 4.2 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation offers 185.7% better value. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).