GeForce RTX 4090
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
38,112
MSRP
$1599
AVG Price
$1649
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4090
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 4090 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Dead by Daylight
Deadlock
Destiny 2
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Garry's Mod
League of Legends
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 4090 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4090 scores 38,112 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD102), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 16384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 512 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 82.58 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2520 MHz from a base of 2235 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 38,112 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD102 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 16384 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 512 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 176 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2520 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 2235 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 82.58 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 1,290.2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 76,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #4 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4090 is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6X video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 1008 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6X offers higher data rates than standard GDDR6, reducing bottlenecks at high resolutions.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 24 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6X |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 384-bit |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 1008 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The GeForce RTX 4090 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 12.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4090 draws 450 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1000W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin (12VHPWR). Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 2100g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 450 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 1000W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 304mm |
| Card Height | 137mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 3-slot |
| Weight | 2100g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $1,649 (MSRP: $1599), the GeForce RTX 4090 delivers 23 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #4 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1599 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $1649 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #4 |
| Release Date | September 20 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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